Flight for Life Float Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

About the Role

As a Float Rotor Wing Pilot in Command, you are the critical link in delivering rapid, life‑saving transportation for patients while providing operational support across multiple air‑ambulance bases. In addition to serving as Pilot in Command, the role offers flexibility by covering staffing needs throughout the region, ensuring continuity of operations and exceptional patient care. Your expertise ensures the safety of the medical team and patients during every flight, and your adaptability supports varying aircraft, crews, and operating environments.

Essential Functions

• Provides pilot coverage at multiple assigned bases as operational needs require.
• Demonstrates adaptability to varying crews, base operations, aircraft configurations, and geographic operating environments.
• Establishes effective working relationships with clinical teams, maintenance personnel, and operational leaders across multiple locations.
• Supports staffing continuity and operational reliability by filling open shifts and assisting with coverage needs throughout the region.
• Maintains readiness to travel and transition between regional bases while meeting scheduling and flight requirements.
• 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 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).
• 2,000 hours of total flight time in a helicopter or CAMTS‑equivalent aircraft.
• 100 hours of cross‑country flight, including 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Air‑ambulance experience.
• Night Vision Goggle experience.
• 300 flight hours at night.
• 1,000 turbine‑engine flight hours.
• Residence within one hour of the 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 for handling equipment or luggage.
• Tolerance for varying environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, and noise during aircraft operations.
• Compliance with current company weight restrictions.

Benefits

• Base annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $173,000 depending on experience.
• Bi‑weekly float stipend.
• Travel and meal reimbursement.
• Full benefits eligibility, including a comprehensive wellness program.
• Support for multiple bases and collaboration with diverse operational teams.
• Exposure to multiple aircraft types and operating environments.
• Expanded career development opportunities.
• 7‑on / 7‑off flexible schedule.

Compensation

Hourly rate range: $46.24 – $72.80 (actual rate dependent upon experience).

Schedule

• 7‑on / 7‑off flexible schedule.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Location

Waukesha Air Base, Waukesha, Wisconsin.