Fixed‑Wing Float Captain (PIC) - Air Medical Transport

Mission & Impact

As a Float Captain, you’ll operate fixed-wing aircraft safely and effectively in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer guidance, and Intermountain policies. You will support multiple bases, conduct time-critical patient transports, and collaborate closely with clinical teams to deliver exceptional air medical care across the region.

What You’ll Do

• Exercise independent, critical judgment during preflight planning and all phases of flight.
• Operate to the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and company policy.
• Communicate promptly with crewmembers, communication specialists, and patients’ families; coordinate decisions with the medical crew.
• Maintain aircraft cleanliness and readiness; replenish oxygen, add engine oil, and ensure proper functioning of systems.
• Assist medical crewmembers: move bags, direct and participate in patient loading/unloading.
• Evaluate transports against service criteria and use non-transport time for professional development.
• Travel as needed to support assigned bases and return to your home base on rotation.
• Leadership pathways as assigned:
  • Lead Pilot: Support satellite-base operations; take corrective action when procedures aren’t followed.
  • Instructor/Check Pilot: Conduct evaluations and flight reviews; document results; support training quality improvement.
  • Mentor Pilot: Guide Second-in-Command pilots through the Company Pilot Development Program.
  • Safety Representative: Monitor hazards, advance best practices, participate in Safety Committee reviews, and deliver safety training.

What You’ll Bring

• All Candidates (minimum):
  • 2,500 hours total time in airplanes (or CAMTS equivalency).
  • Current Commercial Pilot certificate with appropriate category/class and instrument airplane privileges.
• External – Single-Engine Track:
  • Commercial certificate with instrument airplane privileges.
  • Eligible to complete an ATP CTP course within one year of hire.
• External – Multi-Engine Track:
  • ATP – Multi-Engine Land.
  • 1,000 hours multi-engine time.
  • 200 hours at night in airplanes.
  • 300 instrument hours (including 100 in actual instrument conditions).
  • 500 PIC hours in a multi-engine airplane.
  • 500 PIC hours in a turbine airplane.
• Internal Candidates:
  • Appropriate Commercial certificate with instrument airplane privileges.
  • ATP CTP completed before aircraft training.
  • 2,500 hours in airplanes and two years of continuous service as an Intermountain Health pilot.
  • Listed night, instrument, multi-engine PIC, and turbine PIC requirements also apply.
• Preferred:
  • EMS experience.
  • 100 hours PIC in King Air 90/200.
  • 50 hours PIC in PC-12.
  • 200 hours turbojet time (for turbojet operations).

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Predictable 7-on/7-off schedule with float stipend.
• Exposure to multiple aircraft types and operating environments.
• Expanded career development: Lead, Instructor/Check, Mentor, and Safety Representative pathways.
• Bi-weekly float stipend plus travel and meal reimbursement.
• Full benefits eligibility through Intermountain’s comprehensive caregiver package.