IFR Pilot

PHI Air Medical•Medina, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking an IFR Pilot for helicopter air ambulance operations based in Medina, Ohio. The pilot will serve as a Captain flying an EC135 SPIFR/NVG aircraft under PHI Air Medical operations and CAMTS guidelines, providing rapid medical transport while maintaining high standards of safety and service. Operations run 24 hours a day with a day/night rotation, and the schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off. The schedule may change based on the day of the week the base changes schedules. The pilot must live within a one-hour commute of the base. The successful applicant will perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual, participate in community outreach, comply with company policies, and support the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other safety campaigns. The role includes working with internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service, and assisting with loading and unloading patients and equipment. A sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 is offered. A relocation package is available; use of the package requires a two-year minimum service commitment. Applicants requiring aircraft transition training must agree to a one-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, 75 instrument hours (actual and hood), and either 100 hours in unaided night operations or 50 unaided night hours plus 100 NVG hours.
Meet and maintain the company flight personnel weight restriction of 235 pounds or less.
Strong internal and external customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Interview and acceptance by customer and PHI management.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam involving strength and flexibility assessment and ability to lift 100 pounds, as well as drug screening and background screening.
Reside within a one-hour commute of the base.
If aircraft transition is required, agree to a one-year minimum service requirement.
If using the relocation package, agree to a two-year minimum service requirement.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
Conduct helicopter air ambulance missions as Captain of an EC135 SPIFR/NVG aircraft.
Participate in community outreach programs and 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.