Advocate Health Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

19300 Intermountain Medical Transport LLC; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

401k matching

Off-duty housing provided

7x7 flexible schedule

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Intermountain Health in North Wilkesboro, NC, seeks an experienced helicopter pilot for Intermountain Medical Transport. You will operate EMS flights under FAA regs, plan missions, coordinate with medical staff, dispatch, and ground crew, and maintain logs.

The role offers a 7x7 schedule, a base salary ranging from $100,000 to $172,000 plus $12,000 sign-on, PTO, 401k match, and housing if needed. Candidates must have ATP/Commercial IFR, FAA Second-Class Medical, and 2,500 helicopter hours.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot certificate required.
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate or higher.
• 2,500 hours total flight time in helicopter.
• 100 hours cross-country flight; 25 hours at night.
• 75 actual or simulated instrument hours.
• 100 hours unaided night flight time.
• Pass 135.293 check ride within first 60 days.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

FAA Certifications: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)

Flight Experience: 2,500 hours of total flight time in a helicopter

100 hours cross-country flight - 25 hours at night

75 actual or simulated instrument hours

100 hours of unaided night flight time

Pass a 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire

Job description

Benefits

• 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

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

North Wilkesboro Air Base

Work City: North Wilkesboro

Work State: North Carolina

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $46.24 - $72.80

Benefits Package Overview

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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Compliance and Policies

• 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.
• At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness.
• We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment.

Additional Information

All positions subject to close without notice.

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services.

Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

To find out more about us, head to our career site here.

Intermountain's PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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