VFR Pilot

PHI Air Medical • Columbus, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated VFR pilot to conduct life-saving air medical missions from Columbus, Texas. The role involves flying a BH407 under VFR/NVG operations, with an instrument rating required, and operating under CAMTS guidelines. The service operates 24 hours a day with a day/night rotation and a 7-on, 7-off schedule. Pilots must live within a one-hour commute of the base. A relocation package is available, subject to a two-year minimum service requirement under the CBA; housing is not provided. Applicants who require aircraft transition training must meet a one-year minimum service requirement under the CBA.

The successful candidate will perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual, support company safety programs, participate in community outreach, and provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers. The role includes some lifting to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment. Candidates must pass a pre-placement physical and functional capacity exam, drug screening, and background screening. A sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 is offered. Compensation and benefits include competitive pay, shift bonuses and incentives, and annual safety and employee bonuses.

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.
• Meet night-flight experience requirements: 100 hours in unaided night operations, or 50 hours unaided night 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.
• 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 and the ability to lift 100 pounds to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
• Pass drug screening and background screening.
• Live within a one-hour commute of the base.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
• Conduct air medical missions and provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.
• Support the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns.
• Participate in community outreach programs and adhere to PHI Air Medical policies.
• Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment, including lifting as required.
• Work with internal and external customers.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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