Rotor Wing Pilot — Elite Air Ambulance & Community Impact

Life-Flight-Network; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Company-paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Life Flight Network Membership

Job summary

Life Flight Network is seeking a Rotor Wing Pilot to operate aircraft safely and support critical patient care. The role requires extensive flight hours, FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Rating, and strong communication skills.

The position involves varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with travel within LFN’s service area. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5 years’ experience as a professional pilot preferred.
• 2000 hours Total Time required.
• 1500 hours Pilot in Command
• 1000 R/W Turbine hours required.
• 100 hours instrument time preferred, 50 hours required.
• 100 hours of nighttime required.
• Pilots with air medical transportation experience preferred.
• Pilots with NVG experience preferred.
• Mountain experience preferred; evaluated case-by-case.
• Must hold FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Helicopter Rating.
• Must have and maintain FAA second class flight physical.
• Performs pre- and post-flight inspections; plans flights; assists in loading passengers; analyzes weather.
• Maintains logs and reports; operates ground handling equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent grammar; verbal and written communication; customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate rotor wing aircraft professionally and safely.
• Perform pre- and post-flight inspections and flight planning.
• Load passengers, baggage, and cargo; analyze weather conditions.
• Maintain logs and records; prepare written reports.
• Operate aircraft tug, tractor, and ground handling equipment.
• Travel as required within LFN’s service area.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Rating

FAA second class flight physical

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Life Flight Network is seeking a Rotor Wing Pilot to operate aircraft safely and support critical patient care. The role requires extensive flight hours, FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Rating, and strong communication skills.

The position involves varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with travel within LFN’s service area. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.