Fixed Wing Pilot Second in Command

Job Description:

As the Second-in-Command, you will work closely with the Pilot-in-Command to ensure the success of each flight mission. You will assist with flight planning, system monitoring, and adherence to safety protocols while fostering a collaborative cockpit environment. This role is essential to achieving operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and a strong commitment to passenger safety and satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Pilot-in-Command with pre-flight planning, including weather briefings, weight and balance calculations, and flight route analysis.
• Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks to ensure aircraft systems are functioning properly.
• Monitor aircraft performance during flight and provide critical support to the PIC in decision-making.
• Communicate effectively with air traffic control and other operational stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with the PIC to promote a culture of safety, operational excellence, and teamwork.
• Assist with documentation and record-keeping, including aircraft logbooks and trip reports.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with patients, families, and the public.

Skills

• Adaptability
• Flight planning
• Communication
• Decision-making
• Team collaboration
• Situational awareness
• Continued learning
• Safety compliance
• Technical proficiency
• Stress management

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA Certifications:
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; appropriate category and class ratings
  • Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate
• Flight Experience:
  • 800 hours of total flight time
  • 1000 hours strongly preferred
• Other
  • Pass a 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFI / CFII)
• 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
• 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:

Life Flight Operations Center

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$18.06 - $48.12

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.

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.

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