VFR Pilot

About This Role

This pilot role involves flying life-saving missions in Phoenix, AZ, delivering critical care with speed and precision. You will be a hero in the sky, providing rapid medical response in challenging and diverse environments. The position suits an exceptional pilot looking to make a real impact from the cockpit.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual (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
• Participate in community outreach programs
• Adhere to PHI Air Medical policies
• Lift up to 100 pounds to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment

Requirements

• Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings
• First Class Medical
• 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)
• Meet 235 pounds body weight
• 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 $50,000
• Competitive pay
• Shift bonuses
• Shift incentives
• Annual Safety Bonus
• Annual Employee Bonus
• Relocation package available (requires 2-year minimum service requirement if utilized)

Important Details

• Schedule: 7&7; day of week the base changes schedules, and schedule change may be required
• Minimum service requirement: 1 year if aircraft transition is required per CBA
• Live within 1-hour commute from the base

About the Company

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, transporting more than 22,000 patients each year from over 80 bases across the country. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical, and communication specialists, the company sets the standard in the air medical industry. PHI Health has been providing critical air medical transport services for more than 40 years, outfitting each aircraft with advanced technology and pioneering a forward-thinking safety program.