Fixed Wing Pilot in Command

Intermountain Health; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 101,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Fixed Wing Pilot based at Cortez Air Base, CO, to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operations in accordance with federal regulations and company policies. The role emphasizes preflight planning, crew communication, and safety in patient transports.

The position requires substantial flight hours (External/Internal candidates), ATP/CTP prerequisites, and ongoing involvement in training and mentoring within a safety-focused program.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Commercial certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and instrument airplane; eligible to complete an ATP CTP course within one year of employment.
• 2500 Hours in Airplanes (External Candidates).
• ATP rating for Multi-Engine Airplanes; 3000 Hours in Airplanes; 1000 hours Multi-Engine.
• 200 flight hours at hours in airplanes at night.
• 300 flight hours instrument, of which 100 in actual instrument.
• 500 Pilot in Command flight hours in a multi-engine airplane.
• 500 Pilot in Command flight hours in a turbine airplane.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate aircraft in accordance with federal regulations, manufacturer’s recommendations, and Intermountain policies.
• Demonstrate independent critical thinking in preflight planning and flight operations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members, communication specialists, and patients/family members; coordinate decision making where possible.
• Ensure aircraft is clean and functioning; maintain a safe environment for crew and patients.
• Participate in education and development of peers and mentors; support training programs.
• Act as Lead Pilot for satellite base functions and corrective action when rules are not followed.
• Evaluate pilot performance as Instructor/Check Pilot and participate in quality improvement.
• Mentor Second-in-Command pilots under the Pilot Development Program.
• Monitor safety issues and participate in Safety Committee activities.

Skills

Aviation Decision Making

Weather Interpretation

Flight Training

Aircraft Operations

Flight Operations

Communications

Preflight Planning

Crew/Single Pilot Resource Management

Education

Commercial pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings

ATP CTP course within one year of employment

Job description

Job Description

The Fixed Wing Pilot is responsible for safe and effective aircraft operations using established methods and procedures and in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer's recommendations.

The Fixed Wing Pilot is responsible for safe and effective aircraft operations using established methods and procedures and in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer's recommendations.

Essential Functions

• Accountable to safely and effectively operate aircraft in accordance with federal regulations, manufacturer's recommendations, and Intermountain policies.
• Demonstrates effective, independent critical thinking process in preflight planning and aircraft operations.
• Accountable for maintaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of aviation regulations, policies and procedures.
• Communicates in an effective and timely manner with team members, communication specialists, and patient/family members. Coordinates and effectively communicates decision making process with team members where possible and appropriate.
• Ensures that aircraft is clean and functioning appropriately. Maintains a safe environment for self, team members, and patients.
• Evaluates transports according to criteria and guidelines as defined by service.
• Actively seeks to develop self. Actively seeks to foster education and development of peers. Presents/participates in selected flight reviews. Participates in the education of team members. Serves as a resource to discuss transports, flight operations, and/or other work-related questions/concerns/issues. Uses non-transport time for work-related/professional development activities.
• Assists medical crewmembers, including moving bags, directing and participating in on-loading and off-loading patients, replenishing aircraft oxygen and engine oil, and other duties as needed.
• When acting as a Lead Pilot, accountable for assisting with administering and managing satellite base functions and activities. Additional accountability for taking corrective action as necessary whenever deviations from established rules, procedures and policies have occurred.
• As an Instructor Pilot and/or Check Pilot accountable for evaluating pilot flight performance, accurate and timely documentation and ongoing training program assessment and quality improvement.
• As a Mentor Pilot acting under the Company Pilot Development Program, acts as a mentor and resource for Second-in-Command Pilots employed by the company, and will complete all training and requirements of the program.
• As Safety Representative accountable for monitoring safety issues, assisting with the oversight of and facilitating resolution to safety-related problems. Participates in Safety Committee review, implements best practice, provides training, and educates within their base or area of assignment.

Skills

• Aviation Decision Making
• Weather Interpretation
• Flight Training
• Aircraft Operations
• Flight Operations
• Communications
• Preflight Planning
• Crew/Single Pilot Resource Management

Qualifications

External Candidates

• For Single Engine Aircraft:
  • Must hold a Commercial certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and instrument airplane and be eligible to complete an ATP CTP course withing one year of employment.
  • 2500 Hours in Airplanes
• For Multi Engine Aircraft:
  • Must hold an ATP rating for Multi-Engine Land Airplanes
  • 3000 Hours in Airplanes
  • 1000 hours Multi-Engine
• 200 flight hours at hours in airplanes at night.
• 300 flight hours instrument of which 100 in actual instrument.
• 500 Pilot in Command flight hours in a multi-engine airplane.
• 500 Pilot in Command flight hours in a turbine airplane.

Internal Candidates

• Must hold a Commercial certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and instrument airplane and have completed an ATP CTP course prior to aircraft training.
• 2000 Hours in Airplanes
• Continuously employed for 2 years as a pilot at Intermountain Health.
• 200 flight hours at hours in airplanes at night.
• 300 flight hours instrument of which 100 in actual instrument.

Preferred Qualifications

• EMS Experience.
• King Air 90/200 PIC time: 100 hours
• PC-12 PIC time: 50 hours
• For turbo-jet operations: 200 hours turbo jet.
• Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, and identify volume, tone, and quality of telecom signals.
• Support the weight of aviation and clinical equipment while transporting it. Push or pull portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Required to lift at least 50 lbs.
• May be expected to stand or sit in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• Ascend and descend stairs to and from and off and on aircraft.
• Raise or lower an object from one level to another.
• Operate aviation equipment, tools, computers, and devices requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read various monitors and documents.
• Transport oneself from place to place.
• Move around on hands and knees, including in small confined spaces within aircraft. Lower body by bending at the hips and the knees or to place body weight on one or both knees. #medtransport #jsfirm

Location

Cortez Air Base

Work City

Cortez

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

42

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

$46.24 - $72.80

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