Role Snapshot
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+
What You'll Do:
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.
What You'll Bring
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 First, Always
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.
Rewards & Benefits
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
Ready to Make a Difference?
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.