Air Medical Pilot in Command (Fixed‑Wing) – Page, AZ

Pilot Assessments; Page (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Pilot in Command for fixed‑wing medical transport. You will lead flights under FAA regs, assess weather and risk, and coordinate with pilots, medical crews, patients, and families to ensure safe missions.

Applicants should have 2,500+ total flight hours, CPL with Instrument rating, ATP CTP, and experience in multi‑engine aircraft. Internal candidates require 2,000+ hours and two years as an Intermountain Health pilot, plus night/instrument hour requirements.

Qualifications

• Total time: minimum 2,500 hours in airplanes.
• External candidates—Single‑Engine: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument rating and ATP CTP within 1 year.
• External candidates—Multi‑Engine: ATP (Multi‑Engine) required with high hour thresholds.
• Internal candidates: 2,000+ hours and two years as Intermountain Health pilot; ATP CTP required.
• Licenses: CPL; ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted as applicable).
• Excellent verbal communication and hearing are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command for fixed‑wing medical transport flights.
• Preflight planning, weather and risk assessment in all flight phases.
• Communicate clearly with pilots, medical crew, patients and families.
• Evaluate transport requests against service criteria for safety and appropriateness.
• Ensure aircraft readiness, cleanliness and function; manage consumables.
• Support patient care operations during loading/unloading.
• Engage in training, currency, and crew education in spare time.
• Participate in flight reviews, training and quality improvement; document accurately.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Hearing required

Education

Commercial Pilot Certificate (Airplane) with Instrument–Airplane rating

ATP CTP completed

Tools

King Air 90/200 experience

Pilatus PC-12 experience

Job description

What you’ll do

• Serve as Pilot in Command for fixed‑wing medical transport flights under Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer guidance, and Intermountain policies.


• Exercise sound, independent judgment in preflight planning, weather and risk assessment, and all phases of flight.


• Communicate clearly and promptly with pilots, medical crew, communication specialists, patients, and families; facilitate team-based decision making.


• Evaluate transport requests against service criteria and guidelines to ensure safe, appropriate mission acceptance.


• Ensure aircraft readiness, cleanliness, and proper function; replenish consumables such as oxygen and engine oil.


• Support patient care operations by moving bags, directing and assisting with loading/unloading patients.


• Use non‑transport time for training, currency, professional development, and crew education.


• Participate in flight reviews, team training, and quality improvement activities; complete accurate, timely documentation.

Qualifications & flight minimums

• Total time: Minimum 2,500 hours in airplanes (overall requirement). Note: multi‑engine assignments require higher totals (see below).


• External candidates — Single‑Engine aircraft:
  
  
  
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane category/class and Instrument–Airplane rating.
  
  
  • Eligible to complete an ATP CTP course within one year of employment.
  
  
  • ≥ 2,500 hours in airplanes.
  
  
  
  


• External candidates — Multi‑Engine aircraft:
  
  
  
  • ATP (Multi‑Engine Land) required.
  
  
  • ≥ 3,000 hours in airplanes, including: ≥ 1,000 multi‑engine; ≥ 200 night (airplane); ≥ 300 instrument (≥ 100 actual); ≥ 500 PIC in multi‑engine airplane; ≥ 500 PIC in turbine airplane.
  
  
  
  


• Internal candidates:
  
  
  
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate (Airplane) with Instrument–Airplane rating.
  
  
  • ATP CTP completed prior to aircraft training.
  
  
  • ≥ 2,000 hours in airplanes and two years of continuous service as an Intermountain Health pilot.
  
  
  • Night and instrument hour requirements as noted above also apply.
  
  
  
  


• Licenses/Ratings accepted: CPL; ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted as applicable to assignment and regulations).


• Communication: Effective verbal communication and hearing required.

Preferred experience

• Air medical/EMS flight experience.


• ≥ 100 hours PIC in King Air 90/200.


• ≥ 50 hours PIC in Pilatus PC‑12.


• ≥ 200 hours turbojet time (for turbojet operations).

Safety, physical, and operational requirements

• Lift, move, and support aviation/clinical equipment; lift at least 50 lbs.


• Assist with patient transfers; use stairs and aircraft equipment safely.


• Read monitors and documents; maneuver in confined aircraft spaces, including on hands and knees as needed.


• Maintain a safe environment for pilots, medical crewmembers, and patients at all times.

Opportunities to lead and grow

• Lead Pilot: Support satellite‑base administration and ensure adherence to rules, procedures, and policies.


• Instructor/Check Pilot: Evaluate pilot performance, document results, and contribute to training program assessment and quality improvement.


• Mentor Pilot: Coach Second‑in‑Command pilots through the Company Pilot Development Program and complete associated training.


• Safety Representative: Monitor and resolve safety concerns, participate in Safety Committee reviews, implement best practices, and educate base personnel.

Benefits

Intermountain provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package designed to support well‑being and a sustainable culture of wellness—helping caregivers live healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Please refer to the employer’s comprehensive benefits information for full details.

Ready to make a difference?

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about safe, high‑impact air medical operations, we’d love to hear from you.