VFR Pilot

PHI Air Medical•Phoenix, AZ

21d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated VFR pilot to conduct life-saving air medical missions from Phoenix, Arizona. The pilot will perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual and support safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service for internal and external customers. The role operates under CAMTS guidelines and uses an AS350 aircraft with VFR/NVG capability; an instrument rating is required. Operations run 24 hours a day on a day/night rotation. The schedule is 7 days on and 7 days off, and a schedule change may be required when the base changes its schedule. The pilot must live within a one-hour commute of the base. Some lifting is required to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment. The successful candidate will also participate in community outreach programs and comply with PHI Air Medical policies and safety campaigns.

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 of unaided night operations, or 50 hours unaided night operations and 100 hours using night vision goggles (NVG).
Meet the 235-pound body-weight requirement.
Strong 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 be able to lift 100 pounds to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
Pass drug screening and a background screen.
Be accepted following an interview with the customer and PHI management.
Live within a one-hour commute from the base.
If an aircraft transition is required, complete at least one year of service under the CBA.
If the relocation package is used, complete at least two years of service under the CBA.

Responsibilities

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