Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot — Command Lead (7x7)

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

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.