EMS Rotor-Wing PIC: Life-Saving Helicopter Pilot

19300 Intermountain Medical Transport LLC; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Martinsville, VA seeks an Air Ambulance Pilot to join our rotor wing program. You will operate under FAA rules, plan flights, monitor weather and fuel, and coordinate with medical staff for safe patient transport.

Requirements include FAA Commercial with Instrument Rating or ATP, 2,500 total helicopter hours, 100 cross-country, 25 night hours, and a current FAA Second-Class Medical. Night vision experience and turbine hours are preferred.

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 total helicopter time; 100 hours cross-country; 25 night hours; 75 instrument hours; 100 hours unaided night flight.

Responsibilities

• Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols.
• Plans and executes flights, considering weather, 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 per FAA requirements.
• 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

Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)

Job description

Intermountain Health in Martinsville, VA seeks an Air Ambulance Pilot to join our rotor wing program. You will operate under FAA rules, plan flights, monitor weather and fuel, and coordinate with medical staff for safe patient transport.

Requirements include FAA Commercial with Instrument Rating or ATP, 2,500 total helicopter hours, 100 cross-country, 25 night hours, and a current FAA Second-Class Medical. Night vision experience and turbine hours are preferred.