Float Rotor Wing Pilot - IFR

Life Flight Network

• $70K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 5 years' pilot experience preferred
  • 2000 total flight hours required
  • 1500 hours Pilot in Command
  • 1000 hours R/W Turbine time required
  • FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Rating required

Responsibilities

  • Operate aircraft professionally and safely to facilitate patient care
  • Conduct pre- and post-flight inspections
  • Assist in loading passengers, baggage, and cargo
  • Analyze weather conditions for safe flight planning
  • Maintain logs and records, preparing necessary reports
  • Operate ground handling equipment like aircraft tugs and tractors
  • Travel throughout LFN's service area as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with a 100% vested employer contribution
  • Tenure bonuses for long-term commitment
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Wellness Reimbursement Program for health goals
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Tuition and Training Reimbursement for professional development
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Full Job Description
The Float Rotor Wing Pilot is responsible for professionally and safely operating aircraft for LFN to facilitate care of critically ill and/or injured patients. Rotor Wing Pilots possess strong aviation skills, a keen sense of safety, superior customer service skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people, one-on-one and in large groups, sometimes in highly stressful situations. The Float Rotor Wing Pilot will be required to work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Our float positions are full-time. The purpose of our float pilot is to cover open shifts on the schedule due to line pilot vacations, leave, etc. Seven shifts are guaranteed in the pay period, but may not be consecutive or all at the same base. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS - High School diploma or equivalent required - Bachelor's Degree preferred - 5 years' experience as a professional pilot preferred - 2000 hours Total Time required - 1500 hours as Pilot in Command - 1000 hours R/W Turbine time required - 100 hours instrument time preferred - 75 Instrument hours total - with at least 50 hours in aircraft instrument time required - 100 hours of unaided nighttime required - Pilots with air medical transportation experience preferred - Pilots with NVG experience preferred - Mountain experience preferred. Experience evaluated on a case-by-case basis. - Must hold a FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Helicopter Rating - Must have and maintain a FAA second class flight physical - Performs pre- and post-flight inspections. Plans flights, assists in loading of passengers, baggage and cargo, and analyzes weather conditions. - Maintains logs and records, as required, and prepares written reports - Operates aircraft tug, tractor, and/or ground handling equipment - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Excellent grammar; verbal and written communication, and customer service skills - Travel by personal or company vehicle throughout LFN's service area is required - Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an automobile in good repair, be able to provide proof of auto insurance, meet LFN's Driver's Policy requirements and able to travel whenever or wherever business needs necessitate 🌟 Benefits That Go Above and Beyond At Life Flight Network, we believe our team members deserve more than just a job - they deserve a rewarding, supported, and balanced life. That's why we offer a thoughtful benefits package that truly sets us apart: Compensation & Retirement - Competitive pay - 401(k) with a 100% vested employer contribution - your future grows from day one - Tenure bonuses to reward your loyalty and long-term commitment Health & Wellness - Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage - Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance - Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance for peace of mind - Wellness Reimbursement Program to support your health goals - Complimentary Life Flight Network Membership for you and your household Family & Lifestyle - Paid Parental Leave to support growing families - Adoption Assistance for those building families in new ways - Bereavement Leave (including for pets) - because every family member matters - Paid Volunteer Time - make a difference in the community, on us - Generous Paid Time Off. Please see the full benefits summary for more details Growth & Recognition - Tuition and Training Reimbursement to invest in your professional development - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer. As a nonprofit recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, your service with Life Flight Network may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness - Employee Recognition Awards celebrating your impact and achievements - Multilingual Stipend to honor the value of diverse communication skills Join Life Flight Network and be part of a team that takes care of those who care for others - both in and out of the workplace.

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