Rotor Wing Pilot - IFR

Life Flight Network • Kelso, WA

7h

About The Position

The Rotor Wing Pilot is responsible for professionally and safely operating aircraft for Life Flight Network to facilitate care of critically ill and/or injured patients. The role requires strong aviation skills, a keen sense of safety, superior customer service, and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, both individually and in large groups, including in highly stressful situations.

The pilot works varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and must travel by personal or company vehicle throughout Life Flight Network’s service area as business needs require. The role also involves completing flight inspections and planning, assisting with loading passengers and cargo, analyzing weather, maintaining records, preparing reports, and operating ground-handling equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2,000 hours of total flight time required.
• 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command required.
• 1,000 hours of rotor-wing turbine time required.
• 75 total instrument hours, including at least 50 hours of aircraft instrument time, required.
• 100 hours of nighttime flight time required.
• Must hold an FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Helicopter Rating.
• Must hold and maintain an FAA second-class flight physical.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent grammar and verbal and written communication skills, and strong customer service skills.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, have access to an automobile in good repair, provide proof of auto insurance, meet Life Flight Network’s Driver’s Policy requirements, and be able to travel as business needs require.
• Candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five years of experience as a professional pilot preferred.
• 100 hours of instrument time preferred.
• Air medical transportation experience preferred.
• Night vision goggle (NVG) experience preferred.
• Mountain experience preferred; experience is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Professionally and safely operate aircraft to facilitate care of critically ill and/or injured patients.
• Perform pre- and post-flight inspections.
• Plan flights, assist with loading passengers, baggage, and cargo, and analyze weather conditions.
• Maintain logs and records as required and prepare written reports.
• Operate aircraft tugs, tractors, and/or ground-handling equipment.
• Travel by personal or company vehicle throughout Life Flight Network’s service area whenever business needs necessitate.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with a 100% vested employer contribution.
• Tenure bonuses.
• 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-eligible employer.
• Employee recognition awards.
• Multilingual stipend.

What This Job Offers

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