Float PC-Captain – Air Medical Transport

• Employer:
  
  Life Flight Network
• Location:
  
  Renton, WA, US (float coverage across Renton, WA; Hillsboro, OR; and Aurora, OR)
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Roster:
  Seven shifts guaranteed per pay period; shifts may occur at different bases
• Schedule:
  
  Varied shifts; may include on-call assignments
• Aircraft:
  Pilatus PC-12 (turboprop)
• Primary Mission:
  Fixed-wing air medical transport (critical care)
• Required PIC
  
  Hours:
  
  2,500+

• Operate fixed-wing aircraft safely to transport critically ill and injured patients.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections; plan flights and analyze weather.
• Load and secure patients, passengers, baggage, and cargo with care and efficiency.
• Maintain logs, records, and written reports to required standards.
• Uphold Life Flight Network's safety culture, including SMS and the Safety and Risk Management Agreement.
• Immediately report safety concerns and communicate relevant risk information to leadership.
• Contribute to base upkeep, including cleaning aircraft, unit quarters, and hangar spaces.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, clear communication, and exceptional patient-service skills in a demanding environment.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in aviation or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum six years of professional pilot experience; recent air-medical transport and mountain experience preferred.
• Certificates & Medical:
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) — Single-Engine Land (unrestricted or restricted accepted).
  • If SE-ATP not held at hire, it must be added during initial-hire training or by the first annual recurrent training. Candidate pays any required ATP written;
    Life Flight Network covers the checkride.
  • Current FAA Second Class flight physical.
• Minimum Flight Time:
  • 2,500 hours airplane PIC.
  • 1,000 hours in aircraft with retractable landing gear.
  • 1,500 turbine hours.
  • 500 hours in a turboprop aircraft.
  • 250 hours instrument time.
  • 250 hours unaided night time.
  • Preferred: 25 hours in the PC-12 and successful completion of PC-12 ground/flight school within the last 12 months.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office; excellent verbal and written communication; proven customer service across all organizational levels.
• Travel & Compliance: Ability to travel throughout the service area via personal or company vehicle; valid driver's license, well-maintained automobile, and proof of auto insurance required.
• Screening: All candidates are subject to drug screening and a background investigation.

Safety is foundational at Life Flight Network. You will champion our SMS and risk-management practices, preserve safety rules, and collaborate with safety and quality-management leaders to continuously enhance operational excellence.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with 100% vested employer contribution
• Tenure bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- & long-term disability insurance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Complimentary Life Flight Network membership for you and your household
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave (including for pets)
• Paid volunteer time
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer eligibility
• Employee recognition awards
• Multilingual stipend

If you're a seasoned PC-12 professional with a passion for patient care and an unwavering commitment to safety, we'd love to hear from you. Step into a role where your skills save lives - one mission at a time.