Intermountain Health - Rotor Wing Pilot In Command

Kids for the Future; Town of Addison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks an experienced Air Ambulance Pilot to provide rapid, life-saving transport for patients. You will operate helicopters under FAA rules, plan flights to optimize safety and efficiency, and work with medical teams and dispatch to ensure seamless missions.

The role requires substantial flight experience, FAA certifications, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies while maintaining logs and professional conduct. Hartford, WI area base preferred.

Qualifications

• FAA certifications required: commercial or ATP and instrument rating.
• Current FAA medical certificate (Second Class or higher).
• Minimum helicopter flight hours and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols.
• Plans and executes flights considering weather, weight & balance, and fuel.
• Collaborates with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for missions.
• Responds to emergency callouts and maintains readiness.
• Maintains flight and maintenance logs as required by FAA and company.
• Represents the company professionally with patients and the public.

Skills

Flight planning

Communication

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Situational awareness

Leadership

Safety compliance

Technical proficiency

Stress management

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP

Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate or higher

Job description

• Location 4200 County Highway U,Hartford, WI, 53027,United States

As an Air Ambulance Pilot, you are the critical link in delivering rapid, life-saving transportation for patients in need. Your expertise ensures the safety of the medical team and patients during every flight. In this role, you’ll combine technical aviation skills with a commitment to excellence, contributing directly to your community by supporting vital emergency medical services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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:

• Flight planning
• Communication
• Decision-making
• Team collaboration
• Situational awareness
• Leadership
• Safety compliance
• Technical proficiency
• Stress management

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND 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:
  • 2,500 hours of total flight time in a helicopter
  • 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