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PC-12 Air Ambulance Captain (IFR/PIC) – Bend, Oregon
PC-12 Air Ambulance Captain (IFR/PIC) – Bend, Oregon
Join Metro Aviation, Inc. as a fixed-wing air ambulance PIC on the Pilatus PC-12, flying lifesaving missions for the AirLink CCT program. This permanent position is your chance to combine precision flying with purpose—serving patients and clinical teams when every minute matters.
✈️ The Mission
As a PC-12 Captain, you will safely and efficiently conduct fixed-wing air medical flights under IFR, supporting critical care transport in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment. You will partner closely with clinical crews, coordinate with dispatch and maintenance, and exercise disciplined airmanship across day, night, and weather-varied operations.
📋 What You’ll Do
- Serve as PIC for PC-12 air ambulance missions, executing single-pilot IFR to the highest safety standards.
- Conduct thorough preflight planning, performance calculations, weight and balance, and risk assessments.
- Communicate effectively with medical teams and operations to ensure timely, patient-centered transport.
- Maintain meticulous flight logs, aircraft checklists, and regulatory compliance.
- Exercise sound judgment in changing conditions, including night and instrument environments.
🧰 Minimum Qualifications
- FAA Certificates: Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL) with IR (FAA)
- Medical: FAA Second Class Medical (First Class required for turbojet operations)
- Total Time: 2,500 hours
- PIC Time: 1,000 hours
- In Type (PC-12): 50 hours
- Cross-Country: 500 hours
- Night: 100 hours
- Instrument: 75 hours (50 in flight)
- Driver’s License: Valid, unexpired
🌟 Preferred Experience
- ATP Certificate (FAA)
- Air medical/HEMS or fixed-wing air ambulance operations
- Single-pilot IFR operations
- Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations
🧭 Eligibility & Notes
- Accepted Licenses: FAA
- Type Rating: Not required — training provided
- Visa Sponsorship: Not provided
📨 How to Apply
Ready to fly with purpose? Submit your resume and a current flight-time summary highlighting the minimums above. Qualified pilots will be contacted with next steps.