Advocate Health Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

19300 Intermountain Medical Transport LLC; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Martinsville, VA seeks an Air Ambulance Pilot to join our rotor wing program. You will operate under FAA rules, plan flights, monitor weather and fuel, and coordinate with medical staff for safe patient transport.

Requirements include FAA Commercial with Instrument Rating or ATP, 2,500 total helicopter hours, 100 cross-country, 25 night hours, and a current FAA Second-Class Medical. Night vision experience and turbine hours are preferred.

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 total helicopter time; 100 hours cross-country; 25 night hours; 75 instrument hours; 100 hours unaided night flight.

Responsibilities

• Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols.
• Plans and executes flights, considering weather, weight and balance, and fuel requirements.
• Collaborates 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 per FAA requirements.
• 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

Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)

Job description

Job Description: 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. We are anticipating a new base opening in Hillsville, VA in early 2027 - Currently accepting applications to hire and train Rotor Wing PIC

Essential Functions

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

Minimum 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

Location: Martinsville Air Base Work City: Martinsville Work State: Virginia

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $46.24 - $72.80

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