VFR Travel Pilot

PHI Air Medical•Remote - Arizona, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Air Medical is seeking a skilled and dedicated VFR Travel Pilot to conduct air medical transport operations from Tucumcari, New Mexico. The role involves flying an H125 under VFR/NVG operations, with an instrument rating required, and providing safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service in support of life-saving medical missions. Operations run 24 hours a day with a day/night rotation, and the schedule is 14 days on and 14 days off. The base's schedule-change day may vary, and schedule changes may be required. The successful applicant will perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual, support company safety initiatives including the Safety Management System and Destination Zero, and participate in community outreach programs. The pilot will assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment, which requires lifting. The role operates under CAMTS guidelines and requires adherence to PHI Air Medical policies. Off-duty housing is provided. Relocation assistance is available; using the relocation package entails a two-year minimum service requirement under the CBA. If aircraft transition training is required, a one-year minimum service requirement applies under the CBA.

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 night operations and 100 hours using night vision goggles (NVG).
Meet and maintain the company's flight personnel weight restriction of 235 pounds or less.
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 the ability to lift 100 pounds, as well as drug screening and a background screen.
Receive interview and acceptance by customer and PHI management.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual.
Conduct H125 VFR/NVG air medical operations, including day/night rotation coverage.
Support the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns.
Participate in community outreach programs.
Work with internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.
Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.