VFR Pilot

PHI Health, LLC; Oracle (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $75,000

Shift bonuses and incentives

Annual safety bonus and employee bonus

Job summary

PHI Health, LLC in Oracle, AZ is looking for dedicated pilots to join their elite team. Enjoy the thrill of aviation while making a significant impact in life-saving missions.

Competitive pay and benefits are included, alongside a generous sign-on bonus of up to $75,000. Candidates must hold the required helicopter ratings and meet safety standards to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Commercial and Instrument helicopter ratings.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.
• Ability to pass a pre-placement physical exam, drug screening, & background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties according to GOM.
• Support the Safety Management System and company safety campaigns.
• Load and unload patients and equipment.

Skills

Commercial and Instrument helicopter ratings

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Join our life‑saving team in Oracle, AZ and take advantage of a sign‑on bonus up to $75,000! Are you an exceptional pilot looking to make a real impact from the cockpit? PHI Health is seeking skilled and dedicated pilots to join our elite team. You will be at the forefront of life‑saving missions, delivering critical care to those in need with speed, precision, and unwavering commitment. In this role, you'll experience the thrill of aviation combined with the profound satisfaction of knowing that your expertise and quick thinking can change the course of a patient’s future.

Who We Are

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our 80+ bases across the country and maintain the highest standard of safety.

Job Summary

PHI Air Medical (operating under CAMTS guidelines) requires a pilot for an AS350 aircraft with VFR/NVG. 24‑hour operations (day/night rotation). Successful applicants must transition to the aircraft within 1 year (or 2 years if a relocation package is used). External search may run concurrently with internal posting. Successful applicants will participate in community outreach programs and adhere to PHI Air Medical policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties according to GOM.
• Support the Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns.
• Load and unload patients and equipment (lifting up to 100lbs).
• Work with internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive pay, shift bonuses, shift incentives, annual safety bonus, annual employee bonus, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Commercial and Instrument helicopter ratings.
• First‑class medical certification.
• CAMTS requirement: 2,000 total flight hours, 1,500 helicopter hours, 1,000 PIC helicopter hours, 500 turbine helicopter hours, 100 unaided night hours or 50 unaided & 100 NVG hours.
• Weight restriction: 235lb. or less.
• Strong communication, internal and external customer service skills.
• Ability to pass a pre‑placement physical exam, drug screening, & background check.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule / Location

Schedule 7&7; day of week the base changes schedules; schedule change may be required. Must reside within a 1‑hour or less commute of the base.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.