Life Flight Network is seeking a full-time Float Fixed Wing Pilot for its operations in Renton, WA, to pilot Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. This role supports various bases within the service area, ensuring continuous patient transport operations by covering open shifts due to vacation and leave.
About the Role
The Float Fixed Wing Pilot is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Pilatus aircraft for air-medical transportation of critically ill and injured patients. This position requires adaptability to varied bases and shifts, including potential on-call duties. The role demands strong leadership, communication, safety consciousness, and a commitment to exceptional patient service within a demanding air-medical environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Safely operate fixed wing aircraft to transport patients, passengers, baggage, and cargo.
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Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
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Plan flights, analyze weather conditions, and maintain required logs and records.
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Prepare written reports and maintain aircraft cleanliness.
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Adhere to Life Flight Network's safety and risk-management culture, policies, and procedures.
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Report safety and risk-management concerns promptly and communicate relevant safety information.
Requirements
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High school diploma or equivalent is required.
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A Bachelor's degree in aviation or a related field is preferred.
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A minimum of six years of professional pilot experience.
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FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate (ATP Unrestricted or ATP Restricted).
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2,500 hours of Pilot in Command (PIC) airplane time.
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1,000 hours in aircraft with retractable landing gear.
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1,500 turbine hours.
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500 hours in a turboprop aircraft.
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250 hours of instrument time.
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250 hours of unaided night experience.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to provide customer service to all organizational levels.
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Ability to travel through the service area using a personal or company vehicle.
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Valid driver's license, a well-maintained automobile, and proof of auto insurance.
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All candidates are subject to drug screening and a background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
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Twenty-five hours operating a PC-12.
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Successful completion of PC-12 ground and flight school within the previous 12 months.
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Recent air-medical transportation experience.
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Mountain flying experience.
Licensing and Certification
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Current FAA Second Class flight physical.
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If a single-engine ATP is not held at hire, it must be obtained during initial-hire training or by the first annual recurrent training event. The candidate is responsible for the written ATP examination fee; Life Flight Network covers the checkride.