Pilot - Fixed Wing at Avera Health in Sioux Falls, SD

  • Company: Avera Health
  • Location: Sioux Falls, SD
  • Salary: $105K – $157K
  • Job type: full time
  • Workplace: onsite
  • Posted: 2026-10-12

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Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $104,520.00 - $156,520.00 Position Highlights This is a Float Pilot position that will work both in Sioux Falls, and Pierre, SD. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Licensed fixed wing pilot who is assigned and orientated to the Careflight program. The pilot is responsible for flying fixed wing transports requested by Avera. The pilot is directly responsible for all operations pertaining to the safe and efficient conduct of the flight from initial dispatch until termination of the flight. Must have a good working knowledge of the company Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manual and any other requirements pertinent to specific flights. Must demonstrate interdisciplinary skills when working with team members. Must have effective critical thinking skills to problem solve and immediately respond to changing environments. May be required to work at all Avera Careflight bases/locations if the need arises. What you will do Obtains weather briefing and prepares flight plan(s) considering such factors as altitude to be flown, terrain and/or obstacles, weather, fuel load and airport facilities. Ensures that all flight operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all FAR’S, Operations Specifications, and Avera’s policies/procedures. Ensures that all check list items are complied with according to the AFM. Consults with the leader of Operations in solving operational problems and procedures. Responsible and accountable for the ongoing operations of the flight program in compliance with established safety/quality standards, goals and objectives. Responsible for coordinating the scheduling of pilots and aircraft. Coordinates with the Leader of Maintenance the timely correction of mechanical irregularities and discrepancies and scheduled maintenance. Responds to flight requests within the guidelines of the flight program and assists crew with enplaning and deplaning. Maintains a good working knowledge of the company Operations Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manual, and any other requirements pertinent to specific flights and operations conducted by Careflight. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Commercial Pilot - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Required to have and maintain a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Certificate and instrument rating valid for single-engine land and multi-engine land Upon Hire and FAA Medical Class - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Current First or Second Class FAA Medical Certificate Upon Hire 1500 total time flight hours, 500 hours of cross country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time, and 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50 hours of which were in actual flight Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

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