VFR Pilot

PHI Health•Columbus, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated VFR pilot to conduct air medical transport missions from its Columbus, Texas base. The pilot performs line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual (GOM), operating a BH407 under VFR/NVG and CAMTS guidelines. The position supports 24-hour operations with a day/night rotation and a 7-on/7-off schedule. Applicants must live within a one-hour commute of the base. The successful candidate will participate in community outreach programs, follow PHI Air Medical policies, support company safety initiatives, and provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers. Some lifting is required to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment. If aircraft transition training is required, a one-year minimum service commitment applies under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). If a relocation package is used, a two-year minimum service commitment applies under the CBA. Housing is not provided. The position requires meeting specified flight-hour, certification, medical, and physical qualifications, including the ability to lift 100 pounds and pass a pre-placement physical exam, drug screening, and background screening. PHI Health describes itself as the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, transporting more than 22,000 patients each year from more than 80 bases. Its mission is to move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety. 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 and 100 hours using night vision goggles (NVG).
Meet the maximum 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 be able to lift 100 pounds to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
Pass drug screening and background screening.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual (GOM).
Conduct air medical transport operations under BH407 VFR/NVG and CAMTS guidelines.
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.
Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.