Aviation Pilot

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Colorado is seeking an Air Ambulance Pilot to deliver rapid, life-saving medical transport. You will blend advanced aviation skills with clinical teamwork to ensure safe missions for patients and the medical team.

The role requires FAA certifications, extensive helicopter flight hours, and night operations. You will coordinate with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch to plan and execute missions.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP.
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher).
• Night flight and helicopter operational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols.
• Collaborates with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless mission execution.
• Flight planning.

Skills

NVG experience

2,000 hours total

100 hours cross-country

100 hours night

Sit for extended periods

Education

Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP

FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)

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.

Essential Functions

• Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols.
• Collaborates effectively with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless mission execution.
• Flight planning.

Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher).

Flight Experience

• 2,000 hours of total flight time in a helicopter or CAMTS Equivalency.
• 100 hours of cross-country flight – 25 hours at night.
• 100 hours of unaided night flight time.

Night Flight & Seating

• Night Vision Goggle experience.
• 300 flight hours at night.
• Ability to sit for extended periods in an aircraft cockpit.

Additional Qualifications

• 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.

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

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.

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