Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PEAK tuition assistance program

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks an experienced Air Ambulance Pilot to deliver rapid, life-saving transportation for patients in need. You will operate aircraft under FAA regulations, coordinate with medical teams, and ensure safe mission execution in challenging environments.

Based at Page Air Base, the role requires readiness for emergency callouts and collaboration with dispatch, ground crew and medical staff to ensure seamless missions with a focus on safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• FAA Certifications required (Commercial with IFR or ATP)
• FAA Second Class Medical or higher
• 2,500 total flight hours required
• 100 cross-country hours (25 at night)
• 75 instrument hours (actual or simulated)
• 100 hours of unaided night flight
• Pass 135.293 check ride within 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Operates aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, policies, and mission protocols.
• Plans and executes flights considering weather, weight and balance, and fuel.
• Collaborates with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch for seamless mission execution.
• Responds to emergency callouts and maintains readiness.
• Maintains flight and maintenance logs as required by company and FAA.
• Represents the company professionally 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 Certifications: Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or ATP

FAA Medical Certificate (Second Class or higher)

Flight hours: 2,500 total

Cross-country hours: 100

Night hours: 100 unaided

Instrument hours: 75

135.293 check ride within 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.

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

Page Air Base
Work City: Page
Work State: Arizona

Working Hours & Compensation

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. 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.

Policies

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