This pilot will fill the FAA and Life Flight requirements for a Second-in-Command (SIC) position for fixed wing aircraft.
Scope
All Life Flight pilots may be subject to certain work conditions while functioning in the full capacity of their position. These work conditions include, but are not limited to:
Performance of essential job responsibilities in a static or moving aircraft with the potential to do so in an outdoor environment (inclement weather, extremes of temperature, steep terrain, back country, etc.),
Exposure to noise, vibration, and dehydrating environment of an aircraft,
Unpressurized helicopter flight at altitudes which may exceed 12,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) (rotor wing pilots only),
Unexpected depressurization of fixed wing at altitudes in excess of 25,000 feet MSL,
Exposure to patients with known or unknown infectious disease in an enclosed space.
Life Flight pilots are required to participate in an on-going random DOT/FAA drug testing program.
Job Essentials
Accountable to safely and effectively operate Intermountain aircraft in accordance with federal regulations, manufacturer's recommendations, and Intermountain policies.
Demonstrates effective, independent critical thinking process in preflight planning and aircraft operations.
Accountable for maintaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of aviation regulations, policies and procedures.
Communicates in an effective and timely manner with team members, communication specialists, and patient/family members. Coordinates and effectively communicates decision making process with team members where possible and appropriate.
Works with the pilot-in-command to ensure that aircraft is clean and functioning appropriately. Maintains a safe environment for self, team members, and patients.
Works with the pilot-in-command to evaluate transports according to Life Flight Quality Management criteria and guidelines as defined by service.
Actively seeks to develop self. Actively seeks to foster education and development of peers. Presents/participates in selected flight reviews. Participates in the education of team members. Serves as a resource to discuss transports, Life Flight operations, and/or other work-related questions/concerns/issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Must hold current Commercial Pilot with instrument rating
Mutli-engine rating (fixed wing interns only)
Current class II medical certificate
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of the Pilot Intern Ground School
Completion of the Life Flight Initial Pilot Training Program
Physical Requirements:
Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, and identify volume, tone, and quality of telecom signals
Support the weight of aviation and clinical equipment while transporting it. Push or pull portable equipment, including heavy items.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
May be expected to stand or sit in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Ascend and descend stairs to and from and off and on aircraft.
Raise or lower an object from one level to another.
Operate aviation equipment, tools, computers, and devices requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
See and read various monitors and documents.
Transport oneself from place to place.
Move around on hands and knees, including in small confined spaces within aircraft. Lower body by bending at the hips and the knees or to place body weight on one or both knees.