More jobs:
First Officer – Medical Air Transport; Pathway to Captain
Job in
Northern, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Listed on 2026-10-04
Listing for:
Pilot Assessments
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-04
Job specializations:
-
Transportation
Pilot
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Assist the Captain through preflight, enroute, and post-flight operations to ensure safe, efficient missions across the Quest Diagnostics network.
- Support all specimen transfers, including loading and unloading, in accordance with Flight Operations policies and the aircraft's Approved Flight Manual (AFM).
- Prepare and execute safe, efficient ground and flight operations, maintaining a sharp focus on time-critical transport.
- Serve as the primary safety monitor in flight and be prepared to assume pilot-in-command duties if the Captain is incapacitated.
- Maintain current knowledge of the FAA regulations (Parts 61, 67, and 91), the AIM, the Flight Operations Manual (FOM), the AFM, and applicable policies and procedures.
- Provide attentive, customer-focused service and collaborate closely with Flight Operations teammates and Route Service Coordinators.
- Continue developing flight proficiency and specimen-handling expertise with the goal of transitioning to a Captain role.
- Total flight time:
Minimum 250 hours. - Multi-engine time: 25 hours preferred.
- Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (required). - Certificates:
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) covering multi-engine and single-engine aircraft with an Instrument Rating (required). - Regulatory knowledge:
Proficiency with FAA Parts 61, 67, and 91; the AIM; FOM; and AFM. - Physical capability:
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and sit for extended periods. - Personal qualities:
Service- and customer-oriented approach, excellent work ethic, and strong team player.
Every flight you support helps deliver time-sensitive specimens that inform diagnoses and patient care across the country. Your commitment to safety, precision, and teamwork directly impacts the reliability of critical healthcare services.
Your flight path- Grow your flight and operations skill set with hands-on mentorship from experienced Captains.
- Advance on a defined pathway toward a Captain position as you demonstrate proficiency and professionalism.
Home base:
Dallas, TX Operations supporting the Quest Diagnostics system.
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×