IFR Pilot

About This Role

Piloting helicopters for life-saving air ambulance missions is the core of this role, delivering critical care with speed and precision. This position suits an exceptional pilot who thrives under pressure and is ready to make a profound impact in challenging and diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate under CAMTS guidelines for Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations
• Perform Captain duties for EC135 SPIFR/NVG (Instrument rating required)
• Work 24-hour operations with day/night rotation
• Participate in community outreach programs
• Adhere to PHI Air Medical policies
• Assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment, requiring some lifting
• Perform line pilot duties IAW GOM
• Support Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns
• Work with both internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service

Requirements

• Qualified on the VE7A certificate
• Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings (ATP required to be obtained within 12 months of job start)
• First Class Medical
• CAMTS Requirement: 2,000 total hours, 1,500 hours helicopter, 1,000 hours PIC helicopters, 500 hours turbine helicopters, 100 hours in unaided night operations or 50 hours unaided and 100 hours Night Vision Goggles (NVG), 100 hours instrument (actual & hood)
• Meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy, which limits individual weight to 235 lbs or less
• Strong communication, internal and external customer service skills
• Interview and acceptance by customer/PHI management
• Pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment), drug screening and background screen
• Demonstrated internal and external customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000
• Off-duty housing available
• Competitive benefits package
• Shift bonuses
• Shift incentives
• Annual Safety Bonus
• Annual Employee Bonus

Important Details

• Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off; day of week the base changes schedules, and schedule change may be required
• If successful applicant requires aircraft transition: 1 year minimum service requirement
• Relocation package is available; if utilized: 2 year minimum service requirement