Rotor Wing Pilot - IFR
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, individually and in groups, including in highly stressful situations. The pilot works varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and must drive a personal or company vehicle whenever and wherever business needs require. The pilot performs pre- and post-flight inspections, plans flights, assists with loading passengers, baggage, and cargo, and analyzes weather conditions. The pilot maintains required logs and records, prepares written reports, and operates aircraft tugs, tractors, and/or ground-handling equipment. Travel by personal or company vehicle throughout Life Flight Network’s service area is required. Candidates are subject to drug screening and a background investigation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2,000 hours total flight time required.
- 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command required.
- 1,000 hours of rotor-wing turbine time required.
- At least 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.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent grammar, verbal and written communication, and 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Five years of professional pilot experience preferred.
- 100 hours of instrument time preferred.
- Air medical transportation experience preferred.
- NVG experience preferred.
- Mountain experience preferred; 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 required logs and records 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 as business needs require.
- Communicate effectively and provide superior customer service, including in stressful situations.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
