VFR Pilot

PHI Health•Bay City, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking a VFR pilot for PHI Air Medical operations in Bay City, Texas. The role involves BH407 VFR/NVG operations, with an instrument rating required, under CAMTS guidelines. Operations run 24 hours a day with a day/night rotation, and the schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off. Pilots must live within a one-hour commute of the base. Housing is not provided. Relocation assistance is available; using it requires a two-year minimum service commitment under the CBA. If an aircraft transition is required, a one-year minimum service commitment applies under the CBA. The pilot will perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual, support company safety programs, and provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers. The successful candidate will also participate in community outreach. Some lifting is required to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment. PHI Health describes itself as a leading U.S. air ambulance provider, transporting more than 22,000 patients annually from more than 80 bases. Its stated mission is to move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety. The company highlights advanced aircraft technology, rigorous crew training and protocols, and safety programs. Compensation includes competitive pay, shift bonuses and incentives, an annual safety bonus, an annual employee bonus, and other benefits. A sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 is advertised.

Requirements

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
First Class Medical.
Meet CAMTS flight-time 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.
Demonstrate strong internal and external customer service skills.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Live within a one-hour commute from the base.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam and strength and flexibility assessment; lift 100 pounds to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
Pass drug screening and a background screen.
Be able to work the 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule, including day/night rotation and possible schedule changes.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
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.