VFR Pilot

PHI Health•Oracle, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking a skilled pilot to perform line pilot duties for PHI Air Medical in Oracle, Arizona. The role operates an AS350 under VFR/NVG conditions, with an instrument rating required, and supports 24-hour air medical operations on a rotating day/night schedule. Pilots transport patients and equipment, provide safe and reliable service, and participate in community outreach while following PHI Air Medical policies and the General Operations Manual. The successful candidate will support the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns, and work with internal and external customers. Housing is not provided. Relocation assistance is available; using the relocation package carries a two-year minimum service requirement under the CBA. Applicants requiring aircraft transition have a one-year minimum service requirement under the CBA. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off, with the base’s schedule-change day and possible schedule changes determined by the base. Pilots must live within a one-hour commute of the base. The role requires assisting with patient and equipment loading and unloading, including lifting up to 100 pounds. A sign-on bonus of up to $100,000 is offered. Compensation and benefits include competitive pay, shift bonuses and incentives, an annual safety bonus, and an annual employee bonus.

Requirements

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
First Class Medical certificate.
Meet CAMTS requirements: 2,000 total hours, 1,500 helicopter hours, 1,000 helicopter PIC hours, and 500 turbine helicopter hours.
Have 100 hours of unaided night operations, or 50 hours unaided night operations and 100 hours of night vision goggles (NVG) time.
Meet the stated body-weight limit 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 and the ability to lift 100 pounds.
Pass drug screening and a background screen.
Live within a one-hour commute from the base.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
Operate in support of 24-hour air medical operations, including day/night rotation.
Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
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.