Fixed‐Wing Float Captain (PIC) – Air Medical Transport

Pilot Assessments; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Float Captain to operate fixed-wing aircraft across bases, conducting time‑critical patient transports and supporting clinical teams with exceptional air medical care. You will travel to bases, supervise flight operations, and contribute to safety and training programs.

The role demands extensive flight hours, commercial and ATP certifications, and a track record in multi-engine operations.

Qualifications

• 2,500 hours total time in airplanes (or CAMTS equivalency).
• Current Commercial Pilot certificate with appropriate category/class and instrument airplane privileges.
• External – Single-Engine Track: Commercial certificate with instrument airplane privileges; ATP CTP within 1 year of hire.
• External – Multi-Engine Track: ATP – Multi-Engine Land; 1,000 hours multi-engine time; 200 hours at night; 300 instrument hours; 500 PIC hours multi-engine; 500 PIC hours turbine.
• Internal candidates: Commercial certificate with instrument airplane privileges; ATP CTP completed; 2,500 hours and 2 years of Intermountain Health pilot service.
• Preferred: EMS experience; PIC hours in King Air 90/200; PIC in PC-12; 200 hours turbojet time.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent, critical judgment during preflight planning and all phases of flight.
• Operate to the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and company policy.
• Communicate promptly with crewmembers, and patients’ families; coordinate with medical crew.
• Maintain aircraft cleanliness and readiness; replenish oxygen, add engine oil, ensure system function.
• Assist medical crewmembers: move bags, direct and assist in patient loading/unloading.
• Evaluate transports against service criteria; use non-transport time for professional development.
• Travel as needed to support bases and return to home base on rotation.
• Lead Pilot: support satellite-base operations; take corrective action when procedures aren’t followed.
• Instructor/Check Pilot: conduct evaluations and flight reviews; document results; support training quality.
• Mentor Pilot: guide Second-in-Command pilots through the Pilot Development Program.
• Safety Representative: monitor hazards, advance best practices, participate in Safety Committee reviews, and deliver safety training.

Skills

Flight hours

Night flight time

Instrument flight time

PIC hours

Turbine flight time

EMS experience

King Air PIC

PC-12 PIC

Turbojet time

Education

Commercial pilot certificate with instrument airplane privileges

ATP CTP course

ATP – Multi-Engine Land

Job description

Mission & Impact

As a Float Captain, you’ll operate fixed-wing aircraft safely and effectively in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer guidance, and Intermountain policies. You will support multiple bases, conduct time-critical patient transports, and collaborate closely with clinical teams to deliver exceptional air medical care across the region.

What You’ll Do

• Exercise independent, critical judgment during preflight planning and all phases of flight.
• Operate to the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and company policy.
• Communicate promptly with crewmembers, communication specialists, and patients’ families; coordinate decisions with the medical crew.
• Maintain aircraft cleanliness and readiness; replenish oxygen, add engine oil, and ensure proper functioning of systems.
• Assist medical crewmembers: move bags, direct and participate in patient loading/unloading.
• Evaluate transports against service criteria and use non-transport time for professional development.
• Travel as needed to support assigned bases and return to your home base on rotation.
• Leadership pathways as assigned:
  • Lead Pilot: Support satellite-base operations; take corrective action when procedures aren’t followed.
  • Instructor/Check Pilot: Conduct evaluations and flight reviews; document results; support training quality improvement.
  • Mentor Pilot: Guide Second-in-Command pilots through the Company Pilot Development Program.
  • Safety Representative: Monitor hazards, advance best practices, participate in Safety Committee reviews, and deliver safety training.

What You’ll Bring

• All Candidates (minimum):
  • 2,500 hours total time in airplanes (or CAMTS equivalency).
  • Current Commercial Pilot certificate with appropriate category/class and instrument airplane privileges.
• External – Single-Engine Track:
  • Commercial certificate with instrument airplane privileges.
  • Eligible to complete an ATP CTP course within one year of hire.
• External – Multi-Engine Track:
  • ATP – Multi-Engine Land.
  • 1,000 hours multi-engine time.
  • 200 hours at night in airplanes.
  • 300 instrument hours (including 100 in actual instrument conditions).
  • 500 PIC hours in a multi-engine airplane.
  • 500 PIC hours in a turbine airplane.
• Internal Candidates:
  • Appropriate Commercial certificate with instrument airplane privileges.
  • ATP CTP completed before aircraft training.
  • 2,500 hours in airplanes and two years of continuous service as an Intermountain Health pilot.
  • Listed night, instrument, multi-engine PIC, and turbine PIC requirements also apply.
• Preferred:
  • EMS experience.
  • 100 hours PIC in King Air 90/200.
  • 50 hours PIC in PC-12.
  • 200 hours turbojet time (for turbojet operations).

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Predictable 7-on/7-off schedule with float stipend.
• Exposure to multiple aircraft types and operating environments.
• Expanded career development: Lead, Instructor/Check, Mentor, and Safety Representative pathways.
• Bi-weekly float stipend plus travel and meal reimbursement.
• Full benefits eligibility through Intermountain’s comprehensive caregiver package.