VFR Pilot

PHI Air Medical•Mount Pleasant, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking a skilled VFR helicopter pilot for air medical transport operations in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Operating under CAMTS guidelines, the pilot will fly a BH407 VFR/NVG aircraft and perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual. The role supports 24-hour operations with a day/night rotation and a 7-and-7 schedule. The pilot must live within a one-hour commute of the base; the base's schedule-change day may vary, and schedule changes may be required. Housing is not provided. The pilot will support life-saving medical missions, participate in community outreach programs, follow PHI Air Medical policies, and work with internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service. The position includes lifting to help load and unload patients and equipment. A pre-placement physical, including a functional capacity assessment, drug screening, and background screening, is required. An aircraft transition carries a one-year minimum service requirement under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA); use of the relocation package carries a two-year minimum service requirement under the CBA. Relocation assistance is available. PHI Health describes its work as grounded in safety, efficiency, quality, and service. The company highlights its air medical transport experience, safety programs, aircraft technology, and crew training. 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 offered.

Requirements

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
First Class Medical.
Meet CAMTS flight-hour requirements: 2,000 total hours, 1,500 helicopter hours, 1,000 helicopter PIC hours, and 500 turbine helicopter hours.
Have either 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.
Interview and acceptance by customer and PHI management.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam with strength and flexibility assessment 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 from the base.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
Conduct air medical transport missions using a BH407 VFR/NVG aircraft under 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, including lifting as needed.