Float Fixed‐Wing Captain (Pilatus PC‐12) – Boise, ID & Richland, WA

Pilot Assessments; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid parental leave and PTO

Job summary

Life Flight Network seeks an experienced pilot to serve as PIC for fixed-wing air medical operations in demanding conditions. You will conduct comprehensive flight planning, weigh-in, weather analysis, and ensure patient safety during transport.

Key qualifications include 2,500 PIC hours, 1,500 turbine time, and an FAA ATP. Preference for PC-12 hours and recent EMS/mountain flying. Competitive benefits and base flexibility are offered.

Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate required; single-engine ATP added during initial-hire training or within first annual recurrent if not held at hire.
• Current FAA Second Class flight physical.
• 2,500 airplane PIC hours; 1,500 turbine; 500 turboprop; 1,000 retractable-gear; 250 instrument; 250 unaided night; ~6+ years of professional pilot experience.
• Preferred: 25+ hours in the PC-12 and recent air-medical transport and mountain flying experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC for fixed-wing air medical operations and uphold Safety and Risk Management policies.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections; flight planning, weight-and-balance, weather analysis, and decision-making.
• Load and secure patients, passengers, baggage, and cargo with clinical team.
• Maintain logs, prepare reports, and keep aircraft and facilities ready.
• Cover Boise, ID and Richland, WA bases; travel between bases; possible on-call shifts.
• Report safety concerns promptly; model strong communication and customer service.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer-service mindset

Job description

The mission

Safely operate Life Flight Network’s Pilatus aircraft to transport critically ill and injured patients, passengers, and time-sensitive cargo—serving as a safety leader in demanding, dynamic conditions.

What you’ll do

• Serve as PIC for fixed-wing air medical operations; uphold LFN’s Safety and Risk Management Agreement, SMS, and all policies.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections; perform flight planning, performance and weight-and-balance, and thorough weather analysis and decision-making.
• Load and secure patients, passengers, baggage, and cargo in coordination with the clinical team.
• Maintain required logs and records; prepare written reports; keep the aircraft, unit quarters, and hangar clean and mission‑ready.
• Cover open schedule positions at Boise, ID and Richland, WA; work varied and possible on‑call shifts; travel between bases by personal or company vehicle as needed.
• Immediately report safety and risk concerns; model excellent communication and customer service.

What you bring

• Certificates: FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate required (single-engine ATP must be added during initial-hire training or no later than the first annual recurrent if not held at hire). Applicant covers any required ATP written; LFN covers the additional checkride.
• Medical: Current FAA Second Class flight physical.
• Experience (minimums): 2,500 airplane PIC hours; 1,500 turbine; 500 turboprop; 1,000 in retractable‑gear aircraft; 250 instrument; 250 unaided night; ~6+ years of professional pilot experience.
• Preferred: 25+ hours in the PC‑12 with successful ground and flight school completion within the past 12 months; recent air‑medical transport and mountain flying experience.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong verbal and written communication; proven customer‑service mindset.
• Other: Valid driver’s license, reliable automobile in good repair, and proof of auto insurance; ability to travel throughout LFN’s service area. Ability to pass drug screening and background investigation.

Benefits that support you

• Competitive pay and tenure bonuses.
• 401(k) with 100% vested employer contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company‑paid life and AD&D; short‑and long‑term disability.
• Wellness reimbursement and complimentary Life Flight Network membership for you and your household.
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, bereavement leave (including for pets), paid volunteer time, and generous PTO.
• Tuition and training reimbursement; employee recognition awards; multilingual stipend.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.

Where you’ll fly

Float coverage for the Boise, Idaho and Richland, Washington fixed‑wing bases. Seven shifts are guaranteed per pay period; shifts may be non‑consecutive and may occur at different locations depending on operational needs.

Ready to take the left seat?

Screening: All candidates are subject to drug screening and a background investigation.