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$109,702.32/yr - $127,611.12/yr Life Flight Network is one of the most prominent not-for-profit air ambulance organizations. As the industry's trailblazers, we constantly raise the bar for safety, excellence, social justice, and innovation in the skies and on the ground. 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. This position covers shifts at the bases located in Burley and Boise, Idaho; Ontario, LaGrande, and Pendleton, Oregon. Responsibilities
Operate aircraft professionally and safely to facilitate care of critically ill and/or injured patients. Demonstrate strong aviation skills, safety awareness, and customer service Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members, including in high-stress situations Work varied shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays) as part of full-time float scheduling Cover open shifts due to vacations, leave, or other line pilot absences Complete pre- and post-flight inspections, plan flights, assist in loading passengers, baggage, and cargo, and analyze weather conditions Maintain logs and records as required and prepare written reports Operate ground handling equipment as needed Travel within LFN’s service area as required 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 Pilot in Command 1000 R/W Turbine hours required 100 hours instrument time preferred, 50 hours 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 FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Helicopter Rating Must have and maintain FAA second class flight physical Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation Benefits
LFN offers competitive compensation above industry standard Medical (Company pays for employee 100%) Dental (Company pays for employee 100%) Vision (Company pays for employee 100%) Life/AD&D (Company pays for employee 100%) Short & long term disability (Company pays for employee 100%) 401k – with 100% vested employer contribution Multilingual Stipend Tenure bonuses Adoption assistance Paid parental time off Bereavement leave (including pets) Tuition/Training reimbursement Paid volunteer time Employee Recognition Awards A generous paid time off plan starting at almost 4 weeks a year for full time employees Wellness Reimbursement Program Life Flight Network Membership Dog friendly work environment All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation. Life Flight Network is an equal opportunity employer. Location: Bases located in Burley and Boise, Idaho; Ontario, LaGrande, and Pendleton, Oregon.
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Float Rotor Wing Pilot
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Life Flight Network Base pay range
$109,702.32/yr - $127,611.12/yr Life Flight Network is one of the most prominent not-for-profit air ambulance organizations. As the industry's trailblazers, we constantly raise the bar for safety, excellence, social justice, and innovation in the skies and on the ground. 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. This position covers shifts at the bases located in Burley and Boise, Idaho; Ontario, LaGrande, and Pendleton, Oregon. Responsibilities
Operate aircraft professionally and safely to facilitate care of critically ill and/or injured patients. Demonstrate strong aviation skills, safety awareness, and customer service Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members, including in high-stress situations Work varied shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays) as part of full-time float scheduling Cover open shifts due to vacations, leave, or other line pilot absences Complete pre- and post-flight inspections, plan flights, assist in loading passengers, baggage, and cargo, and analyze weather conditions Maintain logs and records as required and prepare written reports Operate ground handling equipment as needed Travel within LFN’s service area as required 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 Pilot in Command 1000 R/W Turbine hours required 100 hours instrument time preferred, 50 hours 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 FAA Commercial Helicopter Certificate with Instrument Helicopter Rating Must have and maintain FAA second class flight physical Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation Benefits
LFN offers competitive compensation above industry standard Medical (Company pays for employee 100%) Dental (Company pays for employee 100%) Vision (Company pays for employee 100%) Life/AD&D (Company pays for employee 100%) Short & long term disability (Company pays for employee 100%) 401k – with 100% vested employer contribution Multilingual Stipend Tenure bonuses Adoption assistance Paid parental time off Bereavement leave (including pets) Tuition/Training reimbursement Paid volunteer time Employee Recognition Awards A generous paid time off plan starting at almost 4 weeks a year for full time employees Wellness Reimbursement Program Life Flight Network Membership Dog friendly work environment All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation. Life Flight Network is an equal opportunity employer. Location: Bases located in Burley and Boise, Idaho; Ontario, LaGrande, and Pendleton, Oregon.
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