VFR Pilot

PHI Health•Seymour, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking a skilled VFR pilot to perform line pilot duties for PHI Air Medical under CAMTS guidelines, operating a BH407 VFR/NVG aircraft. The position supports 24-hour air medical operations and life-saving patient transport, with a rotating day/night schedule. Pilots provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers, participate in community outreach programs, and follow PHI Air Medical policies and procedures. The role includes supporting the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns. Some lifting is required to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off, with the base changing schedules by day of the week and possible schedule changes. The pilot must live within a one-hour commute of the base in Seymour, Indiana. Housing is not provided. Relocation assistance is available; use of the relocation package requires a two-year minimum service commitment under the CBA. Applicants requiring an aircraft transition have a one-year minimum service commitment under the CBA. Compensation includes competitive pay, shift bonuses and incentives, an annual safety bonus, an annual employee bonus, and other benefits. A sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 and a location bonus of up to 12.5% are also advertised. The successful candidate must pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity assessment, as well as drug and background screening.

Requirements

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
First Class Medical certificate.
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 235-pound body-weight requirement.
Strong communication and internal and external customer-service 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, along with drug screening and a background screen.
Live within a one-hour commute from the base.
Aircraft transition, if required, entails a one-year minimum service commitment under the CBA; use of the relocation package entails a two-year minimum service commitment under the CBA.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual (GOM).
Conduct air medical missions and transport patients safely and efficiently.
Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
Support the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns.
Provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers.
Participate in community outreach programs and adhere to PHI Air Medical policies.