Rotor Wing Pilot in Command

Intermountain Health seeks a Rotor Wing Pilot in Command to support air medical transport within our Healthcare & Medical Services system. Based in the Transportation & Logistics department, you will safely operate rotor-wing aircraft for time-critical patient transfers, collaborating with flight nurses, medics, and dispatch to deliver mission-driven, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include preflight planning, executing IFR/VFR flights, strict adherence to FARs and HEMS protocols, and proactive risk management. Join a compassionate, team-based culture offering professional development, competitive benefits, and the chance to improve community health across the region.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command for rotor-wing air medical transport missions, ensuring safety as the top priority.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning, including weather, fuel, performance, and risk assessment.
• Operate aircraft under IFR/VFR in compliance with FAA regulations, company SOPs, and HEMS protocols.
• Collaborate closely with medical crew, dispatch, and ground teams to coordinate safe, timely patient transport.
• Maintain accurate flight, maintenance, and incident documentation as required by regulations and policy.
• Participate in ongoing training, check rides, and safety programs, including CRM and NVG (if applicable).
• Monitor aircraft systems and coordinate with maintenance to ensure airworthiness and readiness.
• Exercise sound aeronautical decision-making, including go/no-go decisions and alternate planning.
• Support a patient-centered, compassionate culture aligned with Intermountain Health's mission and values.
• Represent Intermountain Health professionally with patients, families, and partner agencies.

Required Skills

• Rotor-wing aircraft operation
• IFR/VFR flight operations
• Aviation safety and risk management
• Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS)
• Weight and balance/performance planning
• Airspace and regulations (FAR Part 135)
• Crew Resource Management (CRM)
• Advanced navigation and avionics use
• Night vision goggle (NVG) operations
• Aviation weather interpretation