Flight for Life Float Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

Intermountain Health; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7-on / 7-off schedule

Travel reimbursement

Fully benefits eligible

Stipend for float coverage

Career development

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Wisconsin seeks a Float Rotor Wing Pilot in Command to deliver rapid, lifesaving patient transport while supporting regional air ambulance operations. You will fly as PIC, travel to home base, and cover staffing across bases, ensuring safe missions and continuity of care.

This role requires FAA pilot certifications, thousands of flight hours, and flexibility for 7-on/7-off schedule; benefits include a comprehensive package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP; appropriate category and class ratings.
• Current FAA Second‑Class Medical Certificate (or higher).
• 2,000 hours of total flight time in a helicopter or CAMTS Equivalency.
• 100 hours of cross-country flight – 25 hours at night.
• 75 actual or simulated instrument hours.
• 100 hours of unaided night flight time.
• Pass a 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides pilot coverage at multiple assigned bases as operational needs require.
• Demonstrates adaptability to varying crews, base operations, aircraft configurations, and geographic operating environments.
• Establishes effective working relationships with clinical teams, maintenance personnel, and operational leaders across multiple locations.
• Supports staffing continuity and operational reliability by filling open shifts and assisting with coverage needs throughout the region.
• Maintains readiness to travel and transition between regional bases while meeting scheduling and flight requirements.
• Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols.
• Plans and executes flights, accounting for weather conditions, weight and balance, and fuel requirements.
• Collaborates effectively 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 as required by the company and FAA.
• 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 or ATP

Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate

Job description

Job Description

As a Float Rotor Wing Pilot in Command, you are the critical link in delivering rapid, lifesaving transportation for patients in need while providing operational support across multiple air ambulance bases. In addition to serving as Pilot in Command, this role offers flexibility by covering staffing needs throughout the region, ensuring continuity of operations and exceptional patient care. Your expertise ensures the safety of the medical team and patients during every flight, while your adaptability supports varying aircraft, crews, and operating environments.

Float Pilots will be responsible for travel to their home base

Benefits Of The Float PIC Role

• Base annual salary: $100,000–$173,000 depending on experience + bi-weekly float stipend + travel and meal reimbursement + fully benefits eligible
• Support multiple bases throughout the region and collaborate with diverse operational teams
• Multiple aircraft types and operating environments
• Expanded career development opportunities
• 7-on / 7-off flexible schedule

Essential Functions

• Provides pilot coverage at multiple assigned bases as operational needs require.
• Demonstrates adaptability to varying crews, base operations, aircraft configurations, and geographic operating environments.
• Establishes effective working relationships with clinical teams, maintenance personnel, and operational leaders across multiple locations.
• Supports staffing continuity and operational reliability by filling open shifts and assisting with coverage needs throughout the region.
• Maintains readiness to travel and transition between regional bases while meeting scheduling and flight requirements.
• Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols.
• Plans and executes flights, accounting for weather conditions, weight and balance, and fuel requirements.
• Collaborates effectively 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 as required by the company and FAA.
• 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

Minimum 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:
• 2,000 hours of total flight time in a helicopter or CAMTS Equivalency
• 100 hours of cross‑country flight – 25 hours at night
• 75 actual or simulated instrument hours
• 100 hours of unaided night flight time
• Other
• Pass a 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Air ambulance experience
• Night Vision Goggle experience
• 300 flight hours at night
• Turbine‑engine time – 1000 hours
• Live within one hour of assigned base

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods in an aircraft cockpit
• 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
• Meet current weight restrictions established by the company #medtransport #jsfirm

Location

Waukesha Air Base

Work City

Waukesha

Work State

Wisconsin

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hourly Rate

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

$46.24 - $72.80

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

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