Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

19300 Intermountain Medical Transport LLC; Ely (MN); On-site; USD 132,496,000 - 208,602,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PEAK tuition assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks an experienced Air Ambulance Pilot at the Ely base to deliver rapid life‑saving transport while upholding FAA and company safety standards. You will plan flights, coordinate with medical teams, and ensure meticulous logging and professional representation of the organization.

The role requires substantial helicopter experience, advanced instrument rating, and readiness for emergency missions with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP, plus appropriate ratings.
• Total helicopter flight time 2,500 hours; 100 hours cross-country; 25 hours at night; 75 instrument hours; 100 hours unaided night flight.
• Pass a 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP

Second-Class Medical Certificate

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:
  • 2,500 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

Location

Location: Ely Air Base
Work City: Ely
Work State: Nevada

Working Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hourly Rate

Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $46.24 - $72.80

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.