Fixed Wing Pilot in Command

Intermountain Health

6d • $46 - $73 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fixed Wing Pilot is responsible for safe and effective aircraft operations using established methods and procedures and in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer's recommendations. This role involves critical thinking in preflight planning and aircraft operations, maintaining knowledge of aviation regulations, and effective communication with team members and patients. The pilot ensures the aircraft is clean and functioning appropriately, maintaining a safe environment. They evaluate transports, actively pursue professional development, and assist medical crewmembers with various duties. Specific leadership roles include Lead Pilot (managing satellite base functions and corrective actions), Instructor Pilot/Check Pilot (evaluating performance and training), Mentor Pilot (guiding Second-in-Command Pilots), and Safety Representative (monitoring safety issues and facilitating resolution).

Requirements

• For Single Engine Aircraft: Hold a Commercial certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and instrument airplane and be eligible to complete an ATP CTP course within one year of employment.
• 2500 Hours in Airplanes (for Single Engine Aircraft).
• For Multi Engine Aircraft: Hold an ATP rating for Multi-Engine Land Airplanes.
• 3000 Hours in Airplanes (for Multi Engine Aircraft).
• 1000 hours Multi-Engine (for Multi Engine Aircraft).
• 200 flight hours at hours in airplanes at night.
• 300 flight hours instrument of which 100 in actual instrument.
• 500 Pilot in Command flight hours in a multi-engine airplane.
• 500 Pilot in Command flight hours in a turbine airplane.
• Internal Candidates: Hold a Commercial certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and instrument airplane and have completed an ATP CTP course prior to aircraft training.
• Internal Candidates: 2000 Hours in Airplanes.
• Internal Candidates: Continuously employed for 2 years as a pilot at Intermountain Health.
• Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, and identify volume, tone, and quality of telecom signals.
• Support the weight of aviation and clinical equipment while transporting it.
• Push or pull portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
• Required to lift at least 50 lbs.
• May be expected to stand or sit in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• Ascend and descend stairs to and from and off and on aircraft.
• Raise or lower an object from one level to another.
• Operate aviation equipment, tools, computers, and devices requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read various monitors and documents.
• Transport oneself from place to place.
• Move around on hands and knees, including in small confined spaces within aircraft.
• Lower body by bending at the hips and the knees or to place body weight on one or both knees.

Nice To Haves

• EMS Experience.
• King Air 90/200 PIC time: 100 hours
• PC-12 PIC time: 50 hours
• For turbo-jet operations: 200 hours turbo jet.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operate aircraft in accordance with federal regulations, manufacturer's recommendations, and Intermountain policies.
• Demonstrate effective, independent critical thinking in preflight planning and aircraft operations.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of aviation regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively and timely with team members, communication specialists, and patient/family members.
• Coordinate and effectively communicate decision-making processes with team members.
• Ensure aircraft is clean and functioning appropriately, maintaining a safe environment.
• Evaluate transports according to criteria and guidelines.
• Actively seek self-development and foster education and development of peers.
• Present/participate in selected flight reviews.
• Participate in the education of team members and serve as a resource for work-related questions.
• Use non-transport time for work-related/professional development activities.
• Assist medical crewmembers with tasks such as moving bags, directing and participating in on-loading and off-loading patients, and replenishing aircraft oxygen and engine oil.
• When acting as a Lead Pilot, assist with administering and managing satellite base functions and activities, and take corrective action for deviations from established rules, procedures, and policies.
• As an Instructor Pilot and/or Check Pilot, evaluate pilot flight performance, ensure accurate and timely documentation, and assess ongoing training program quality.
• As a Mentor Pilot, act as a mentor and resource for Second-in-Command Pilots and complete all training and requirements of the program.
• As Safety Representative, monitor safety issues, assist with oversight, and facilitate resolution to safety-related problems, participate in Safety Committee reviews, implement best practices, provide training, and educate within their base or area of assignment.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED