Advocate Health Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7x7 schedule

PTO

401k matching

Off-duty housing provided

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Air Ambulance Pilot to deliver rapid, life-saving transport for patients. You will blend advanced aviation skills with rigorous safety and mission protocols to support emergency medical services.

The role requires 2,500 hours helicopter time, instrument rating or ATP, and current FAA medical clearance. Base at Wadesboro, NC with a 42-hour week and competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• FAA certifications required: commercial/instrument rating or ATP; appropriate category and class ratings for helicopter operations.
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher) is required.
• Flight experience: helicopter, total time 2,500 hours with cross-country and instrument hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate helicopter in compliance with FAA regs, company policies, and mission protocols.
• Plan and execute flights considering weather, weight, balance, and fuel.
• Coordinate with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for mission success.
• Respond to emergency callouts and maintain readiness at all times.
• Maintain accurate flight and maintenance logs per FAA and company requirements.
• Represent the company professionally 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

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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