Instructor / Check Airman

19300 Intermountain Medical Transport LLC; United States; On-site; USD 146,451,000 - 230,522,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Instructor/Check Airman Pilot to lead and elevate pilot training, evaluations, and certifications. You will conduct proficiency checks, IOE, and flight instruction while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety excellence across flight operations.

You will develop training materials, mentor pilots, and collaborate with the Chief Pilot to implement improvements. This role requires FAA certifications, extensive flight experience, and strong leadership in a

Qualifications

• FAA Certifications: Commercial Pilot Certificate or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; helicopter or airplane rating.
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher).
• Instrument Rating – Helicopter for VFR/IFR: 2,000 hours total flight time.
• VFR/IFR 100 hours unaided night flight time.
• VFR/IFR cross-country: 25 hours at night; IFR 75 actual or simulated hours.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pilot proficiency checks, evaluations, and IOE per FAA and company policies.
• Delivers flight and ground instruction for initial, recurrent, and upgrade training.
• Assesses pilot performance and provides feedback for skills improvement.
• Develops and updates training materials, lesson plans, and SOPs.
• Collaborates with the Chief Pilot to address training needs and operational improvements.
• Mentors pilots to promote professional growth.
• Participates in safety programs by identifying risks and mitigations.
• Maintains accurate training records and documentation for regulators and company standards.
• Assists in recruitment and onboarding of new pilots through evaluations and interviews.
• Acts as SME during regulatory audits and inspections.

Skills

Flight instruction

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Safety oversight

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

FAA Commercial/ATPL certificate

FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate

Instrument rating – Helicopter (VFR/IFR)

Total flight time 2,000 hours (VFR/IFR)

Night flight time 100 hours (unaided)

Job description

Job Description

The Instructor / Check Airman Pilot is an essential resource in maintaining the professional standards and readiness of the pilot team. It conducts evaluations, training, and certifications, ensuring pilots meet operational and regulatory requirements. This position provides leadership in training and development while reinforcing safety and excellence in every aspect of flight operations.

Essential Functions

• Conducts pilot proficiency checks, evaluations, and initial operating experience (IOE) in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Delivers flight and ground instruction to pilots for initial, recurrent, and upgrade training programs.
• Assesses pilot performance and provides constructive feedback to improve skills and ensure compliance.
• Develops and updates training materials, lesson plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborates with the Chief Pilot to address training needs and operational improvements.
• Serves as a mentor to pilots, promoting professional growth and development.
• Participates in safety programs by identifying risks, recommending mitigations, and reinforcing best practices.
• Maintains accurate training records, evaluations, and other documentation required by regulatory agencies and company standards.
• Assists in the recruitment and onboarding of new pilots by conducting evaluations and interviews.
• Acts as a subject matter expert during regulatory audits and inspections.

Skills

• Flight instruction
• Leadership
• Communication
• Analytical thinking
• Decision-making
• Problem-solving
• Mentoring
• Safety oversight
• Organizational skills
• Time management

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA Certifications: Commercial Pilot Certificate or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; appropriate helicopter or airplane rating
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)
• Instrument Rating – Helicopter Flight Experience (minimum) for VFR Program and IFR Program: VFR / IFR 2,000 hours of total flight time
• VFR / IFR 100 hours of unaided night flight time
• VFR 100 hours (IFR 500 hours) of cross-country flight experience (25 hours at night)
• IFR 75 actual or simulated instrument hours (50 must be in actual flight)
• Miscellaneous VFR / IFR Pass a part 14 CFR 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire
• IFR Pass a part 14 CFR 139.297 instrument proficiency ride within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• HAA experience
• 300 flight hours at night
• Night Vision Goggle experience
• Flight Instructing experience

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
• 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

Location

• Valley Center Tower
• Work City: Murray
• Work State: Utah

Working Hours

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Salary

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $51.11 - $80.45

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company Overview

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

To find out more about us, head to our career site here.

PEAK Program

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.