Rotor Wing Pilot

19300 Intermountain Medical Transport LLC; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Air Ambulance Pilot to deliver rapid, life-saving transport for patients while ensuring safety for the medical team and passengers. The role blends advanced aviation skills with a commitment to community service and high professional standards.

You will operate under FAA regulations, plan flights with weather and weight considerations, and coordinate with medical staff and dispatch for seamless missions.

Qualifications

• FAA certifications required (Commercial with instrument rating or ATP)
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate or higher
• 2,000 hours total flight time in helicopter or CAMTS
• Equivalency as specified: 100 cross-country hours, 25 night hours, 75 instrument hours, 100 unaided night hours, pass 135.293 within 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft per FAA rules, policies and mission protocols
• Plan and execute flights considering weather, weight & balance, fuel
• Coordinate with medical staff, ground crew and dispatch
• Respond to emergency callouts and stay flight-ready
• Maintain accurate flight and maintenance logs as required

Skills

Adaptability

Flight planning

Communication

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Situational awareness

Leadership

Safety compliance

Technical proficiency

Stress management

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate

2,000 hours total flight time in helicopter/CAMTS

Equivalency 100 hours cross-country 25 night 75 instrument 100 unaided night

Job description

Job Description: 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 Functions

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
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Location: Steamboat Air Base

Work City: Steamboat Springs

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

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.

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.

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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

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.

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