Air Medical Pilot in Command (Fixed‑Wing) – Page, AZ

What you’ll do

• Serve as Pilot in Command for fixed‑wing medical transport flights under Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer guidance, and Intermountain policies.


• Exercise sound, independent judgment in preflight planning, weather and risk assessment, and all phases of flight.


• Communicate clearly and promptly with pilots, medical crew, communication specialists, patients, and families; facilitate team-based decision making.


• Evaluate transport requests against service criteria and guidelines to ensure safe, appropriate mission acceptance.


• Ensure aircraft readiness, cleanliness, and proper function; replenish consumables such as oxygen and engine oil.


• Support patient care operations by moving bags, directing and assisting with loading/unloading patients.


• Use non‑transport time for training, currency, professional development, and crew education.


• Participate in flight reviews, team training, and quality improvement activities; complete accurate, timely documentation.

Qualifications & flight minimums

• Total time: Minimum 2,500 hours in airplanes (overall requirement). Note: multi‑engine assignments require higher totals (see below).


• External candidates — Single‑Engine aircraft:
  
  
  
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane category/class and Instrument–Airplane rating.
  
  
  • Eligible to complete an ATP CTP course within one year of employment.
  
  
  • ≥ 2,500 hours in airplanes.
  
  
  
  


• External candidates — Multi‑Engine aircraft:
  
  
  
  • ATP (Multi‑Engine Land) required.
  
  
  • ≥ 3,000 hours in airplanes, including: ≥ 1,000 multi‑engine; ≥ 200 night (airplane); ≥ 300 instrument (≥ 100 actual); ≥ 500 PIC in multi‑engine airplane; ≥ 500 PIC in turbine airplane.
  
  
  
  


• Internal candidates:
  
  
  
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate (Airplane) with Instrument–Airplane rating.
  
  
  • ATP CTP completed prior to aircraft training.
  
  
  • ≥ 2,000 hours in airplanes and two years of continuous service as an Intermountain Health pilot.
  
  
  • Night and instrument hour requirements as noted above also apply.
  
  
  
  


• Licenses/Ratings accepted: CPL; ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted as applicable to assignment and regulations).


• Communication: Effective verbal communication and hearing required.

Preferred experience

• Air medical/EMS flight experience.


• ≥ 100 hours PIC in King Air 90/200.


• ≥ 50 hours PIC in Pilatus PC‑12.


• ≥ 200 hours turbojet time (for turbojet operations).

Safety, physical, and operational requirements

• Lift, move, and support aviation/clinical equipment; lift at least 50 lbs.


• Assist with patient transfers; use stairs and aircraft equipment safely.


• Read monitors and documents; maneuver in confined aircraft spaces, including on hands and knees as needed.


• Maintain a safe environment for pilots, medical crewmembers, and patients at all times.

Opportunities to lead and grow

• Lead Pilot: Support satellite‑base administration and ensure adherence to rules, procedures, and policies.


• Instructor/Check Pilot: Evaluate pilot performance, document results, and contribute to training program assessment and quality improvement.


• Mentor Pilot: Coach Second‑in‑Command pilots through the Company Pilot Development Program and complete associated training.


• Safety Representative: Monitor and resolve safety concerns, participate in Safety Committee reviews, implement best practices, and educate base personnel.

Benefits

Intermountain provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package designed to support well‑being and a sustainable culture of wellness—helping caregivers live healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Please refer to the employer’s comprehensive benefits information for full details.

Ready to make a difference?

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about safe, high‑impact air medical operations, we’d love to hear from you.