STAR IFR Pilot

PHI Air Medical•Remote - Arizona, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking skilled helicopter pilots to perform life-saving air medical missions. The role involves Helicopter Air Ambulance operations under CAMTS guidelines as a Captain on an H145 SPIFR/NVG aircraft, with an instrument rating required. The position operates on a 24-hour day/night rotation. Successful applicants who require aircraft transition must complete at least one year of service. Pilots perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual (GOM), support company safety programs, and provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers. The successful applicant will also participate in community outreach programs and follow PHI Air Medical policies. The location varies and travel is required; the schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off, with paid bookend travel days.

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, 100 hours of unaided night operations or 50 unaided night hours and 100 NVG hours, and 75 instrument hours (actual and hood).
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 examination, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and the ability to lift 100 pounds, as well as drug and background screenings.
Receive interview and acceptance by customer and PHI management.
Travel as required.
If aircraft transition is required, fulfill a one-year minimum service requirement.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the GOM.
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 and adhere to PHI Air Medical policies.
Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment, including lifting as required.