As a Float 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. The Rotor Wing Pilot is responsible for safe and effective aircraft operations using established methods and procedures and in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer's recommendations.
Float Pilots will be responsible for travel to their home base - Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Denver Metro preferred
Bi-weekly float stipend
Travel and meal reimbursement
Multiple aircraft types and operating environments
7-on / 7-off flexible schedule
Accountable to safely and effectively operate aircraft in accordance with federal regulations, manufacturer's recommendations, and Intermountain policies.
Demonstrates effective, independent critical thinking process in preflight planning and aircraft operations.
Accountable for maintaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of aviation regulations, policies and procedures.
Ensures that aircraft is clean and functioning appropriately. Evaluates transports according to criteria and guidelines as defined by service.
Serves as a resource to discuss transports, flight operations, and/or other work-related questions/concerns/issues. Uses non-transport time for work-related/professional development activities.
Assists medical crewmembers, including moving bags, directing and participating in on-loading and off-loading patients, replenishing aircraft oxygen and engine oil, and other duties as needed.
Additional accountability for taking corrective action as necessary whenever deviations from established rules, procedures and policies have occurred.
As an Instructor Pilot and/or Check Pilot accountable for evaluating pilot flight performance, accurate and timely documentation and ongoing training program assessment and quality improvement.
As a Mentor Pilot acting under the Company Pilot Development Program, acts as a mentor and resource for Second-in-Command Pilots employed by the company, and will complete all training and requirements of the program.
As Safety Representative accountable for monitoring safety issues, assisting with the oversight of and facilitating resolution to safety-related problems. Participates in Safety Committee review, implements best practice, provides training, and educates within their base or area of assignment.
Aviation Decision Making
Flight Training
Aircraft Operations
Flight Operations
Preflight Planning
Crew/Single Pilot Resource Management
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)
2,000 hours of total flight time in a helicopter or CAMTS Equivalency
100 hours of cross-country flight – 25 hours at night
100 hours of unaided night flight time
Night Vision Goggle experience
300 flight hours at night
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
Central Office - Las Vegas, Life Flight Operations Center, Peaks Regional Office
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. 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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