STAR VFR Pilot

PHI Air Medical•Remote - Arizona, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking skilled pilots to conduct air medical transport missions and provide rapid medical response in challenging and diverse environments. PHI Air Medical operates under CAMTS guidelines. The position involves flying an H125 under VFR/NVG operations; an instrument rating is required. Operations run 24 hours with a day/night rotation, and the schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off. The pilot must live within a one-hour commute of the base. The position is based in Tucumcari, New Mexico. The successful applicant will perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual, participate in community outreach, follow PHI Air Medical policies, and support the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other safety campaigns. The pilot will 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. Applicants must pass a pre-placement physical, including a functional capacity exam, drug screening, and background screening. An aircraft transition carries a one-year minimum service requirement under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). If the relocation package is used, a two-year minimum service requirement applies under the CBA. Housing is not provided.

Requirements

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
First Class Medical.
Meet CAMTS flight-time requirements: 2,000 total hours, 1,500 helicopter hours, 1,000 helicopter PIC hours, and 500 turbine helicopter hours.
Have 100 hours in unaided night operations, or 50 hours unaided night operations and 100 hours using night vision goggles (NVG).
Meet the stated body-weight requirement of 235 pounds.
Strong internal and external customer-service skills and strong communication skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Interview and acceptance by the customer and 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 and background screenings.
Live within a one-hour commute of the base.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
Conduct H125 VFR/NVG air medical operations under CAMTS guidelines.
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, which involves lifting.