IFR Pilot

PHI Health•London, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is hiring an IFR helicopter pilot to serve as Captain in Helicopter Air Ambulance operations in London, Kentucky. The role involves EC135 SPIFR/NVG operations under CAMTS guidelines, supporting 24-hour operations on a rotating day/night schedule. Pilots perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual and support the company’s Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other safety campaigns. The successful candidate will also participate in community outreach and work with internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service. Some lifting is required to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off; the base’s schedule-change day may vary, and a schedule change may be required. The pilot must live within a one-hour commute of the base. A sign-on bonus of up to $100,000 and off-duty housing are available. Relocation assistance is available; using the relocation package requires a two-year minimum service commitment. If the successful applicant requires aircraft transition, a one-year minimum service commitment applies.

Requirements

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
First Class Medical certificate.
Meet CAMTS flight-hour requirements: 2,000 total hours, 1,500 helicopter hours, 1,000 helicopter PIC hours, 500 turbine helicopter hours, and 75 instrument hours (actual and hood).
Have 100 hours of unaided night operations, or 50 hours unaided night operations and 100 hours using night vision goggles (NVG).
Meet and maintain the company flight personnel weight restriction of 235 pounds or less.
Demonstrate strong communication and internal and external customer service skills, including excellent verbal and written communication.
Pass the interview and receive acceptance by customer/PHI management.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and the ability to lift 100 pounds, as well as drug screening and a background screen.
Reside within a one-hour commute of the base.
Be available for a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule; schedule changes may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
Operate as a Captain in EC135 SPIFR/NVG helicopter air ambulance operations.
Support the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns.
Work with internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.
Participate in community outreach programs.
Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.