Air Medical PIC - Fixed-Wing Captain

Pilot Assessments; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid parental leave and PTO

Job summary

Life Flight Network seeks an experienced pilot to serve as PIC for fixed-wing air medical operations in demanding conditions. You will conduct comprehensive flight planning, weigh-in, weather analysis, and ensure patient safety during transport.

Key qualifications include 2,500 PIC hours, 1,500 turbine time, and an FAA ATP. Preference for PC-12 hours and recent EMS/mountain flying. Competitive benefits and base flexibility are offered.

Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate required; single-engine ATP added during initial-hire training or within first annual recurrent if not held at hire.
• Current FAA Second Class flight physical.
• 2,500 airplane PIC hours; 1,500 turbine; 500 turboprop; 1,000 retractable-gear; 250 instrument; 250 unaided night; ~6+ years of professional pilot experience.
• Preferred: 25+ hours in the PC-12 and recent air-medical transport and mountain flying experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC for fixed-wing air medical operations and uphold Safety and Risk Management policies.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections; flight planning, weight-and-balance, weather analysis, and decision-making.
• Load and secure patients, passengers, baggage, and cargo with clinical team.
• Maintain logs, prepare reports, and keep aircraft and facilities ready.
• Cover Boise, ID and Richland, WA bases; travel between bases; possible on-call shifts.
• Report safety concerns promptly; model strong communication and customer service.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer-service mindset

Job description

Life Flight Network seeks an experienced pilot to serve as PIC for fixed-wing air medical operations in demanding conditions. You will conduct comprehensive flight planning, weigh-in, weather analysis, and ensure patient safety during transport.

Key qualifications include 2,500 PIC hours, 1,500 turbine time, and an FAA ATP. Preference for PC-12 hours and recent EMS/mountain flying. Competitive benefits and base flexibility are offered.