IFR Pilot

PHI Air Medical • Oklahoma City, OK

23h • Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking skilled pilots for helicopter air ambulance operations in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role is a Captain position flying an EC135 SPIFR/NVG aircraft under PHI Air Medical operations and CAMTS guidelines. The pilot provides critical-care transport and rapid medical response while prioritizing safety, precision, and reliable service.

This position operates 24 hours a day with a day/night rotation and a 7-on/7-off schedule. The pilot must reside within a one-hour commute of the base, and the base’s schedule-change day may vary. The role includes community outreach, adherence to PHI Air Medical policies, line pilot duties under the General Operations Manual, and participation in company safety programs. Some lifting is required to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment. An aircraft transition carries a one-year minimum service requirement; use of a relocation package carries a two-year minimum service requirement.

Requirements

• Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
• First Class Medical.
• Meet CAMTS requirements: 2,000 total flight hours, 1,500 helicopter hours, 1,000 helicopter PIC hours, 500 turbine helicopter hours, and 75 instrument hours (actual and hood).
• Have 100 hours in 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.
• Strong communication and internal and external customer-service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and the ability to lift 100 pounds to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
• Pass drug screening and background screening.
• Receive interview approval and acceptance by customer and PHI management.
• Reside within a one-hour commute of the base.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
• Conduct helicopter air ambulance operations and transport patients safely.
• Participate in community outreach programs.
• Adhere to PHI Air Medical policies.
• 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.
• Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $50,000.
• Relocation package available, subject to a two-year minimum service requirement if used.
• Competitive pay.
• Shift bonuses and shift incentives.
• Annual Safety Bonus.
• Annual Employee Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed