Fixed Wing Pilot in Command

Job Description: The Fixed 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. Essential Functions

• 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 Pilot, accountable for assisting with administering and managing satellite base functions and activities. 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.

Skills

• Aviation Decision Making
• Weather Interpretation
• Flight Training
• Aircraft Operations
• Flight Operations
• Communications
• Preflight Planning
• Crew/Single Pilot Resource Management

Qualifications External Candidates : * For Single Engine Aircraft:

• Must hold a Commercial certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and instrument airplane and be eligible to complete an ATP CTP course withing one year of employment.
• 2500 Hours in Airplanes

* For Multi Engine Aircraft:

• Must hold an ATP rating for Multi-Engine Land Airplanes
• 3000 Hours in Airplanes
• 1000 hours Multi-Engine
• 200 flight hours at hours in airplanes at night.
• 300 flight hours instrument of which 100 in actual instrument.
• 500 Pilot in Command flight hours in a multi-engine airplane.
• 500 Pilot in Command flight hours in a turbine airplane.

Internal Candidates:

• Must hold a Commercial certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and instrument airplane and have completed an ATP CTP course prior to aircraft training.
• 2000 Hours in Airplanes
• Continuously employed for 2 years as a pilot at Intermountain Health.
• 200 flight hours at hours in airplanes at night.
• 300 flight hours instrument of which 100 in actual instrument.

Preferred Qualifications

• EMS Experience.
• King Air 90/200 PIC time: 100 hours
• PC-12 PIC time: 50 hours
• For turbo-jet operations: 200 hours turbo jet.

Physical Requirements

• Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, and identify volume, tone, and quality of telecom signals.
• Support the weight of aviation and clinical equipment while transporting it. Push or pull portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Required to lift at least 50 lbs.
• May be expected to stand or sit in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• Ascend and descend stairs to and from and off and on aircraft.
• Raise or lower an object from one level to another.
• Operate aviation equipment, tools, computers, and devices requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read various monitors and documents.
• Transport oneself from place to place.
• Move around on hands and knees, including in small confined spaces within aircraft. Lower body by bending at the hips and the knees or to place body weight on one or both knees.

Location: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital Work City: Billings Work State: Montana Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $46.24 - $72.80 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 ( . 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. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.