Fixed Wing Pilot
About The Position
The Fixed Wing Pilot safely operates Pilatus aircraft to transport critically ill and/or injured patients. The role requires strong leadership and the ability to communicate with a variety of people, both one-on-one and in groups, including in highly stressful situations. Pilots work varied shifts and may be required to be available for on-call shifts. Travel by personal or company vehicle throughout Life Flight Network’s service area is required. The pilot conducts pre-flight and post-flight inspections; safely plans flights, loads passengers (including patients), baggage, and cargo; and analyzes weather conditions. The role also involves maintaining logs and records, preparing written reports, and cleaning aircraft, unit quarters, and the hangar. The pilot must follow and promote the organization’s safety and risk management policies, report safety concerns promptly, and communicate safety information.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a professional pilot.
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
- 2,500 hours of PIC time in airplanes.
- 1,500 turbine hours.
- 500 hours in a turboprop aircraft.
- 250 hours of instrument time.
- 250 hours of unaided night-time experience.
- Current FAA Second Class flight physical.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to travel throughout Life Flight Network’s service area by personal or company vehicle; must have a valid driver’s license, an automobile in good repair, and proof of auto insurance.
- If the pilot does not have a single-engine ATP certificate at hire, it is expected to be added during Initial Hire training at FlightSafety or no later than the first annual recurrent training event. The candidate is responsible for the cost of any required ATP written exam; Life Flight Network covers the additional checkride cost.
- Candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or a related field.
- 25 hours operating a PC-12 and successful completion of ground and flight school within the last 12 months.
- Recent air medical transportation experience.
- Mountain experience.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate Pilatus aircraft to transport critically ill and/or injured patients.
- Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Safely plan flights, load passengers (including patients), baggage, and cargo, and analyze weather conditions.
- Maintain required logs and records and prepare written reports.
- Clean aircraft, unit quarters, and hangar.
- Ensure adherence to Life Flight Network’s safety and risk management culture, agreement, SMS, and related policies.
- Preserve safety and risk management culture and rules.
- Immediately report safety and risk management concerns, working with the Director of Safety and Risk Management, Director of Quality Management, and others as needed.
- Know safety and risk management policies and procedures and communicate safety and risk management information.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- 401(k) with a 100% vested employer contribution.
- Tenure bonuses.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Wellness reimbursement program.
- Complimentary Life Flight Network membership for the employee and household.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Bereavement leave, including for pets.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Generous paid time off.
- Tuition and training reimbursement.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- Employee recognition awards.
- Multilingual stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
