Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot

Intermountain Health — Moab, Utah, USA

Estimated salary for Commercial Pilots (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $84,540–$190,440 per year, median $123,220. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.

As an 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.ons. 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

• 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: • 2,000 hours of total flight time in a helicopter or CAMTS Equivalency

• 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

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