Fixed Wing Pilot in Command

Intermountain Health

5d•$46 - $73

About The Position

The Fixed Wing Pilot is responsible for safe and effective aircraft operations using established methods and procedures, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and Intermountain policies. The role requires independent critical thinking in preflight planning and aircraft operations, in-depth knowledge of aviation regulations and procedures, and effective, timely communication with team members, communication specialists, and patients and families. The pilot maintains the aircraft in clean, functioning condition and helps maintain a safe environment for the crew and patients. The role evaluates transports using service criteria and guidelines, supports the development and education of peers and team members, participates in selected flight reviews, and uses non-transport time for work-related or professional development activities. Duties may also include assisting medical crewmembers with equipment and patient loading and off-loading, replenishing aircraft oxygen and engine oil, and other tasks as needed. Additional duties depend on assigned responsibilities. Lead Pilots assist with managing satellite base activities and take corrective action when policies or procedures are not followed. Instructor or Check Pilots evaluate flight performance, document evaluations, and contribute to training program assessment and improvement. Mentor Pilots provide support to Second-in-Command Pilots through the Company Pilot Development Program and complete its training and requirements. Safety Representatives monitor and help resolve safety issues, participate in Safety Committee reviews, implement best practices, and provide safety education and training. The position is based at Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The hourly range is $46.24–$72.80, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

External applicants for single-engine aircraft must hold a Commercial certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and an instrument airplane rating, and be eligible to complete an ATP CTP course within one year of employment.
External applicants for single-engine aircraft must have 2,500 hours in airplanes.
External applicants for multi-engine aircraft must hold an ATP rating for Multi-Engine Land Airplanes.
External applicants for multi-engine aircraft must have 3,000 hours in airplanes, including 1,000 multi-engine hours.
External applicants for multi-engine aircraft must have 200 hours in airplanes at night.
External applicants for multi-engine aircraft must have 300 instrument hours, of which 100 are in actual instrument conditions.
External applicants for multi-engine aircraft must have 500 Pilot in Command hours in a multi-engine airplane and 500 Pilot in Command hours in a turbine airplane.
Internal applicants must hold a Commercial certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and an instrument airplane rating, and must have completed an ATP CTP course before aircraft training.
Internal applicants must have 2,000 hours in airplanes.
Internal applicants must have been continuously employed as a pilot at Intermountain Health for 2 years.
Internal applicants must have 200 hours in airplanes at night.
Internal applicants must have 300 instrument hours, of which 100 are in actual instrument conditions.
Skills include aviation decision making, weather interpretation, flight training, aircraft operations, flight operations, communications, preflight planning, and crew/single-pilot resource management.
Ability to verbally communicate, hear and understand spoken information, and identify the volume, tone, and quality of telecommunications signals.
Ability to support the weight of aviation and clinical equipment, push or pull portable equipment including heavy items, and lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to lift and move through a full range of motion to transfer patients, and bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, including heavy items.
Ability to stand or sit in a stationary position for extended periods.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs to and from aircraft and get on and off aircraft.
Ability to raise or lower objects between levels.
Ability to operate aviation equipment, tools, computers, and devices requiring finger and hand movement.
Ability to see and read monitors and documents and transport oneself from place to place.
Ability to move on hands and knees, including in small confined spaces within aircraft, and lower the body by bending at the hips and knees or placing body weight on one or both knees.

Nice To Haves

EMS experience.
100 hours of King Air 90/200 Pilot in Command time.
50 hours of PC-12 Pilot in Command time.
For turbo-jet operations, 200 hours of turbo-jet time.

Responsibilities

Operate aircraft safely and effectively in accordance with federal regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and Intermountain policies.
Apply independent critical thinking to preflight planning and aircraft operations.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of aviation regulations, policies, and procedures.
Communicate effectively and promptly with team members, communication specialists, and patients and families, and coordinate decision-making with team members where appropriate.
Ensure the aircraft is clean and functioning appropriately and maintain a safe environment for the pilot, team members, and patients.
Evaluate transports according to the service's criteria and guidelines.
Pursue personal development and foster the education and development of peers and team members; participate in selected flight reviews and provide work-related guidance.
Use non-transport time for work-related and professional development activities.
Assist medical crewmembers with moving bags, directing and participating in patient loading and off-loading, replenishing aircraft oxygen and engine oil, and other duties as needed.
As a Lead Pilot, assist with administering and managing satellite base functions and activities and take corrective action when established rules, procedures, or policies are deviated from.
As an Instructor Pilot or Check Pilot, evaluate pilot flight performance, document evaluations accurately and promptly, and contribute to training program assessment and quality improvement.
As a Mentor Pilot, mentor and support Second-in-Command Pilots and complete the Company Pilot Development Program's training and requirements.
As a Safety Representative, monitor safety issues, help oversee and resolve safety-related problems, participate in Safety Committee reviews, implement best practices, and provide safety training and education.