Flight for Life Rotor Wing Pilot in Command
About The Position
As an Air Ambulance Pilot, you are the critical link in delivering rapid, life-saving transportation for patients in need. Your expertise ensures the safety of the medical team and patients during every flight. In this role, you’ll combine technical aviation skills with a commitment to excellence, contributing directly to your community by supporting vital emergency medical services. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!
Requirements
- FAA Certifications: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; appropriate category and class ratings
- Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)
- Flight Experience: 2,500 hours of total flight time in a helicopter
- 100 hours of cross-country flight – 25 hours at night
- 75 actual or simulated instrument hours
- 100 hours of unaided night flight time
- Pass a 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire
- Must meet FAA medical standards for physical and mental fitness, as verified by a current FAA Medical Certificate
- Meet Intermountain Health standards for annual hearing tests
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, as required for handling equipment or luggage
- Tolerance for varying environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, and noise during aircraft operations
- Meet current weight restrictions established by the company
Nice To Haves
- Air ambulance experience
- Night Vision Goggle experience
- 300 flight hours at night
- Turbine-engine time – 1000 hours
- Live within one hour of assigned base
- Ability to sit for extended periods in an aircraft cockpit
- Capability to perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections, which may involve climbing, kneeling, crouching, or stooping
Responsibilities
- Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols.
- Plans and executes flights, accounting for weather conditions, weight and balance, and fuel requirements.
- Collaborates effectively with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless mission execution.
- Responds promptly to emergency callouts, maintaining readiness at all times.
- Maintains accurate flight and maintenance logs as required by the company and FAA.
- Represents the company professionally when interacting with patients, families, and the public.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a 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.
- Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
- Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
- The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
- Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
