IFR Pilot

PHI Air Medical•London, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is hiring an IFR Pilot for helicopter air ambulance operations based in London, Kentucky. The pilot will serve as a Captain flying an EC135 in SPIFR/NVG operations under CAMTS guidelines, providing rapid medical response and patient transport. The position participates in 24-hour operations with a day/night rotation and a 7-and-7 schedule. The pilot must live within a one-hour commute of the base, and the base's schedule-change day may vary. Successful applicants participate in community outreach and follow PHI Air Medical policies, perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual, support company safety initiatives, and provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers. Some lifting is required to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment. An aircraft transition, if required, carries a one-year minimum service commitment. Using the available relocation package carries a two-year minimum service commitment. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $100,000 and off-duty housing.

Requirements

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
First Class Medical.
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).
Meet night experience requirements: 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 internal and external customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Pass an 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 background screening.
Reside within a one-hour commute of the base.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
Operate in helicopter air ambulance missions and provide rapid medical response and patient transport.
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.