STAR VFR Pilot

PHI Air Medical•Remote - Arizona, AZ

23h

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking skilled and dedicated pilots to fly life-saving air medical missions. Pilots provide rapid medical response in challenging environments and deliver critical care transport with safety, precision, and strong customer service. The position is with PHI Air Medical, operating under CAMTS guidelines, and involves B407 VFR/NVG operations; an instrument rating is required. Operations run 24 hours a day with a day/night rotation. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off, with paid bookend travel days, and the location varies, so travel is required. The successful applicant will perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual, participate in community outreach programs, follow PHI Air Medical policies, and support the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns. The role includes assisting with the loading and unloading of patients and equipment, which requires lifting. Applicants must pass a pre-placement physical, including a functional capacity exam, drug screening, and background screen. If an aircraft transition is required, the successful applicant must meet a one-year minimum service requirement per the collective bargaining agreement. PHI Health describes itself as a leading U.S. air ambulance provider, transporting more than 22,000 patients each year from more than 80 bases. The company emphasizes crew and patient safety, advanced aircraft technology, rigorous protocols and training, and community service.

Requirements

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
First Class Medical.
Meet CAMTS requirements: 2,000 total flight hours, 1,500 helicopter hours, 1,000 PIC helicopter hours, 500 turbine helicopter hours, and either 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 and PHI management.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility, drug screening, and background screen.
Be able to lift 100 pounds to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
If aircraft transition is required, complete a minimum one-year service commitment per the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
Transport patients by air as part of medical response missions.
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.