Fixed Wing Pilot, King Air Captain

PHI Health•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Join our life-saving team as a King Air 200 Captain in Kansas City, MO and take advantage of a sign-on bonus up to $50,000! Apply Today! Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? PHI Health is looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our team. We are committed to providing top-tier emergency medical services with unmatched speed and efficiency, saving lives when every second counts. By supporting our mission from the ground, you will play a crucial role in orchestrating the seamless operations that keep our advanced fleet soaring and our patients safe. With PHI Health you’ll collaborate with the best minds in the industry, driving initiatives that enhance our services and expand our reach to those who need it most. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive on challenges, PHI Health offers an extraordinary opportunity to impact lives and develop your professional career in a meaningful way. Who We Are: PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period. Job Summary: Under the general guidance of the Lead Pilot, safely and expeditiously transport medical personnel, patients, and equipment to and from requested locations in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), the PHI operations manual, and any state, municipal regulations, or customer policies that may apply. Flies non-jet fixed wing aircraft.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent GED
First Class Medical Certificate
Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate ratings
PIC CAMTS Requirement // 2,000 Hours as Fixed Wing Pilot-in-Command // 500 Hours Multi-Engine Turbine Airplane
Must meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy, which limits individual weight to 235 lbs or less
Must meet the commission on Accreditation of Air Medical Services (CAAMS) Accreditation Standards for pilots
Interview and acceptance by customer/PHI management
Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds) drug screening and background screen
Ability to communicate verbally, effectively and clearly in person and by radio
Must reside within a 1-hour or less commute of the base

Responsibilities

Performs a thorough preflight inspection immediately upon arrival.
Safely and expeditiously transports medical attendants, patients, and equipment to and from requested locations.
Safely operate the aircraft at appropriate altitudes considering such factors as wind speed and direction, turbulence, oxygen requirements, patient condition, “fly neighborly” policies, and pertinent FAR’s, i.e., semicircular rules, and minimum safe altitudes.
Maintain availability in a timely manner for any flight request during the duty shift.
Ensure proper loading of passengers, cargo, and the safety and security of the aircraft.
Maintain awareness of current and forecast weather conditions and advise communication specialists and medical attendants of its impact on flight operations.
Maintain radio communications with the Communications Center providing position reports in accordance with PHI policies.
Perform post flight inspections as soon as practical after each flight. If a discrepancy is noted, enter it in the engineering report and notify maintenance personnel without delay.
Advise the Communications Center and medical personnel of any changes in aircraft.
Provide recurrent training and shift briefings to assigned personnel as required by paragraph VB3 of the PHI operations manual.
Assist in public relations efforts when not required for aircraft duties.
Attend meetings with the program if not in conflict with crew rest requirements in order to coordinate and disseminate information.