Rotor Wing Pilot in Command
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
- Flying
- 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
Winnemucca Air Base
Work City
Winnemucca
Work State
Nevada
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay
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.
About the Role
This role involves operating aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and mission protocols. It requires planning and executing flights, collaborating with medical staff, ground crew, and dispatch, responding to emergency callouts, maintaining accurate logs, and representing the company professionally.