Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

19300 Intermountain Medical Transport LLC; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Air Ambulance Pilot to deliver rapid, life-saving transport for patients while ensuring crew and patient safety on every flight. You will operate under FAA rules, coordinate with medical teams, dispatch, and ground crews, and maintain flight logs.

The role is based at Elko Air Base, NV, with a 40-hour workweek and hourly pay ranging from $46.24 to $72.80, reflecting experience.

Qualifications

• FAA certificates and medicals required (Commercial with Instrument or ATP; Second-Class Medical)
• 2,500 hrs total helicopter time required
• Cross-country and night flight experience specified
• Instrument time requirements (actual or simulated)
• Obtain 135.293 check ride within 60 days of hire
• FAA medical and physical fitness standards must be met

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft per FAA regs, company policies and mission protocols
• Plan and execute flights considering weather, weight and balance, fuel
• Coordinate with medical staff, ground crew and dispatch for missions
• Respond to emergency callouts and maintain readiness
• Maintain flight and maintenance logs per FAA/ company rules
• Represent the company professionally to patients and public

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 or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)

Flight Experience: 2,500 hours total flight time in a helicopter

100 hours cross-country flight – 25 hours at night

75 actual or simulated instrument hours

100 hours of unaided night flight time

Pass a 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire

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.ons.

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: 2,500 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
• 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

Location: Elko Air Base
Work City: Elko
Work State: Nevada
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

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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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