Float Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

About the role

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.

Location: Central Office - Las Vegas, Life Flight Operations Center, Peaks Regional Office; Work City: Salt Lake City; Work State: Utah.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicates in an effective and timely manner with team members, communication specialists, and patient/family members.
• Coordinates and effectively communicates decision making process with team members where possible and appropriate.
• Ensures that aircraft is clean and functioning appropriately.
• Maintains a safe environment for self, team members, and patients.
• Evaluates transports according to criteria and guidelines as defined by service.
• Actively seeks to develop self.
• Actively seeks to foster education and development of peers.
• Presents/participates in selected flight reviews.
• Participates in the education of team members.
• 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.
• When acting as a Lead