VFR Pilot

PHI Health • Eloy, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking skilled and dedicated pilots to provide air medical transport and support life-saving missions. The role operates an AS350 under VFR/NVG and CAMTS guidelines, with an instrument rating required. Operations run 24 hours with a day/night rotation. The pilot performs line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual (GOM), supports company safety programs, participates in community outreach, and provides safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers.

The position is based in Eloy, Arizona. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off; the base changes the day of the week on which schedules change, and a schedule change may be required. Pilots 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. A one-year minimum service requirement applies if an aircraft transition is required, per the CBA.

Some lifting is required to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment. Candidates must be able to pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity assessment, drug screening, and background screening. The physical assessment includes lifting 100 pounds. A sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 is offered. Compensation and benefits also 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.
• Meet CAMTS experience 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.
• Live within a one-hour commute of the base.
• Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and the ability to lift 100 pounds, as well as drug and background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the GOM.
• Operate in support of air medical transport missions under applicable CAMTS guidelines and 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.
• Participate in community outreach programs.
• Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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