VFR Pilot

PHI Air Medical • Enterprise, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking a skilled pilot for air medical transport operations in Enterprise, Alabama. The pilot operates a BH407 under VFR/NVG operations, with an instrument rating required, and performs line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual. The role supports 24-hour operations on a rotating day/night schedule and requires adherence to CAMTS guidelines and PHI Air Medical policies. The successful candidate will assist with community outreach, support company safety programs, 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. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off; the base may change its schedule day, and schedule changes may be required. The pilot must live within a one-hour commute of the base. Housing is not provided. Relocation assistance is available, subject to a two-year minimum service requirement if used. An aircraft transition, if required, carries a one-year minimum service requirement per the CBA. A sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 is advertised.

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, 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 communication and internal and external customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility; the exam includes lifting 100 pounds to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
• Pass drug screening and background screening.
• Receive interview acceptance by customer/PHI management.
• Live within a one-hour commute from the base.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
• Operate in accordance with PHI Air Medical policies and CAMTS guidelines.
• Participate in community outreach programs.
• 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $50,000.
• Relocation package available, subject to a two-year minimum service requirement if used.
• Competitive pay.
• Shift bonuses.
• Shift incentives.
• Annual Safety Bonus.
• Annual Employee Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed