Please apply at Intermountain Health's website: Flight for Life Float Rotor Wing Pilot in Command 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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.
Skills:
Adaptability Flight planning Communication Decision-making Team collaboration Situational awareness Leadership Safety compliance Technical proficiency Stress management
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS 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
Other:
Pass a 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire Preferred Qualifications Air ambulance experience Night Vision Goggle experience 300 flight hours at night Turbine-engine time - 1000 hours Live within one hour of assigned base
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 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 #medtransport #jsfirm
