Advocate Health Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

Intermountain Health; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 100,564; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Martinsville, VA is seeking an Air Ambulance Pilot to deliver rapid, life‑saving transport with aviation expertise and clinical collaboration. You will fly under FAA rules, manage weight/fuel, and coordinate with medical staff to ensure safe, timely missions.

Required 2,500 helicopter hours, current instrument rating, medical certificate, and successful completion of a 135.293 check ride within 60 days of hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• FAA pilot certifications and medical certificate.
• 2,500 hours total flight time in a helicopter.
• 100 hours cross‑country flight – 25 hours at night.
• 75 actual or simulated instrument hours.
• 100 hours unaided night flight time.
• Pass a 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols.
• Plan and execute flights, accounting for weather, weight and balance, and fuel requirements.
• Collaborate with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless mission execution.
• Respond promptly to emergency callouts, maintaining readiness at all times.
• Maintain accurate flight and maintenance logs as required by the company and FAA.
• Represent 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 or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

Current FAA Second‑Class Medical Certificate (or higher)

Job description

Air Ambulance Pilot – Job Description

The Air Ambulance Pilot is the critical link in delivering rapid, life‑saving transportation for patients in need. Your expertise ensures the safety of the medical team and passengers during every flight, combining technical aviation skills with a commitment to excellence to support vital emergency medical services.

Essential Functions

• Operate aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols.
• Plan and execute flights, accounting for weather conditions, weight and balance, and fuel requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless mission execution.
• Respond promptly to emergency callouts, maintaining readiness at all times.
• Maintain accurate flight and maintenance logs as required by the company and FAA.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with patients, families, and the public.

Key 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 – 1,000 hours.
• Live within one hour of the 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, Martinsville, Virginia

Hours & Pay

40 hours per week. Pay ranges from $46.24 to $72.80 per hour, dependent on experience.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.