Float Fixed Wing PilotLife Flight Network
Aircraft: PC-12Location: Renton, WA, USNon-type ratedDirect Entry
Total Time2,500 hrs
PIC Time2,500 hrs
Multi-Engine1,000 hrs
Salary (range)$138,487-$159,650/yr
About This Role
Life Flight Network, a prominent not-for-profit air ambulance organization, is seeking an experienced Float Fixed Wing Pilot to operate Pilatus PC-12 aircraft for critical patient transport. This full-time position covers open shifts across Renton, Hillsboro, and Aurora bases with seven guaranteed shifts per pay period. Candidates must hold an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with a minimum of 2500 PIC hours, including 1500 turbine hours and 1000 hours in retractable gear aircraft. The role offers competitive compensation ($138,487-$159,650 annually), comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with 100% employer match, and generous paid time off of nearly 4 weeks annually, along with an outstanding organizational culture focused on safety and excellence in air medical transport.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate required
- Minimum 6 years professional pilot experience
- Minimum 2500 hours PIC time
- Minimum 1000 hours in aircraft with retractable gear
- Minimum 1500 turbine hours
- Minimum 500 hours in turboprop aircraft
- Minimum 250 hours instrument time
- Minimum 250 hours unaided night time experience
- Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid driver's license with automobile in good repair
- Proof of auto insurance required
- 25 hours operating PC-12 with successful ground and flight school completion within last 12 months preferred
- Recent air medical transportation experience preferred
- Mountain flying experience preferred
- Single Engine ATP certificate required (can be obtained during initial hire training or first annual recurrent)
- Bachelor's Degree in Aviation or related field preferred
- Subject to drug screening and background investigation