VFR Pilot

PHI Health•Enterprise, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking a VFR Pilot for air medical transport operations in Enterprise, Alabama. The role operates under CAMTS guidelines in a BH407 VFR/NVG environment, requires an instrument rating, and supports 24-hour operations with day/night rotation. The pilot performs line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual, contributes to community outreach, supports company safety initiatives, and provides safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers. Some lifting is required to help load and unload patients and equipment. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off, with the base’s schedule-change day varying; a schedule change may be required. The successful candidate must live within a one-hour commute of the base. Housing is not provided. Relocation assistance is available, with a two-year minimum service requirement if used. Applicants who require aircraft transition training have a one-year minimum service requirement, as described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. PHI Health describes itself as the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, transporting more than 22,000 patients annually from more than 80 bases. Its mission is to move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety. Compensation includes competitive pay, shift bonuses and incentives, an annual safety bonus, an annual employee bonus, and a sign-on bonus of up to $50,000. The company emphasizes safety, efficiency, quality, and service.

Requirements

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
First Class Medical certificate.
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 maximum body-weight requirement of 235 pounds.
Demonstrate strong communication and internal and external customer-service skills.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Live within a one-hour commute of the base.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional-capacity assessment of strength and flexibility; be able to lift 100 pounds to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
Pass drug screening and a background screen.
If aircraft transition is required, fulfill a one-year minimum service requirement under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
If relocation assistance is used, fulfill a two-year minimum service requirement under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
Operate in support of air medical transport missions and PHI Air Medical’s 24-hour operations.
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.