VFR Travel Pilot

PHI Air Medical•Remote - Arizona, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated VFR travel pilot to perform air medical transport missions from its Tucumcari, New Mexico base. The pilot operates an H125 under VFR/NVG, with an instrument rating required, and performs line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual (GOM) and CAMTS guidelines. Operations run 24 hours a day, with day/night rotation and a 14-on/14-off schedule. The pilot supports safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers, participates in community outreach, and adheres to company policies and safety initiatives, including the Safety Management System and Destination Zero. The role includes assisting with loading and unloading patients and equipment, which requires lifting. Candidates must live within a one-hour commute of the base. Off-duty housing is provided while on hitch. Relocation assistance is available, subject to a two-year minimum service requirement if used; applicants requiring an aircraft transition are subject to a one-year minimum service requirement, per the collective bargaining agreement. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $100,000 and a location bonus of up to 35%.

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 the 235-pound body-weight requirement.
Demonstrate strong internal and external customer service skills.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Pass the pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity assessment of strength and flexibility and the ability to lift 100 pounds to assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.
Pass drug screening and background screening.
Be interviewed and accepted by customer and PHI management.
Live within a one-hour commute of the base.

Responsibilities

Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual (GOM).
Conduct air medical operations in accordance with CAMTS guidelines and 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.
Participate in community outreach programs.
Assist with loading and unloading patients and equipment.