Advocate Health Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range

7x7 schedule

PTO

401k matching

Housing provided

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an experienced Air Ambulance Pilot (Rotor Wing PIC) based in North Carolina to deliver rapid patient transport. You will fly under FAA regulations, plan flights with weather and fuel considerations, and coordinate with medical teams for seamless missions.

The role requires 2,500 helicopter hours, FAA instrument experience, and a current medical certificate. A 7x7 schedule, sign-on bonus, and housing support are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and appropriate ratings
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)
• 2,500 hours total helicopter flight time; 100 cross-country hours; 25 night hours; 75 instrument hours; 100 unaided night hours

Responsibilities

• Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, policies and mission protocols.
• Plans and executes flights considering weather, weight, balance, and fuel.
• Collaborates with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for mission execution.
• Responds promptly to emergency calls and maintains readiness.
• Maintains flight and maintenance logs as required by FAA and company.
• Represents the company professionally when interacting with patients and families.

Skills

Adaptability

Flight planning

Communication

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Situational awareness

Leadership

Safety compliance

Technical proficiency

Stress management

Education

FAA Certifications

Flight Experience

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.

Benefits of Rotor Wing PIC

• Competitive base salary: $100,000-172,000 (dependent on experience)
• 7x7 flexible schedule
• PTO, 401k matching
• Off-duty housing provided
• $12,000 sign-on bonus

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

• 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

Location:

Wadesboro Air Base

Work City:

Wadesboro

Work State:

North Carolina

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

42

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$46.24 - $72.80

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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