VFR Pilot

PHI Air Medical; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $50,000

Competitive pay

Shift incentives

Annual bonuses

Job summary

PHI Air Medical is looking for skilled pilots to join the life-saving team in Richmond, TX. You will deliver critical care with speed and precision, responding rapidly in emergency situations.

The role requires commercial helicopter ratings and involves potential relocation support. Benefits include competitive pay and a sign-on bonus up to $50,000.

Qualifications

• Must have a First Class Medical certification.
• Need to meet CAMTS requirements including total flight hours.
• Must pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver critical care to patients on life-saving missions.
• Participate in community outreach programs.
• Perform pilot duties in accordance with company policy.

Skills

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Join our life‑saving team in Richmond, TX and take advantage of:

• Sign‑On Bonus up to $50,000!

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.

Our pilots are not just aviators; they are heroes in the sky, providing rapid medical response in challenging and diverse environments. 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. If you thrive under pressure, have a passion for excellence, and are ready to elevate your career to new heights, PHI Health is the place for you.

Who We Are

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety.

Job Summary

• PHI Air Medical (operating under CAMTS guidelines)
• BH407 VFR/NVG (Instrument rating required)
• 24‑hour operations (day/night rotation)
• If successful applicant requires aircraft transition – 1 year minimum service requirement per CBA
• Relocation package is available – If relocation package is utilized – 2 year minimum service requirement per CBA

Other Responsibilities

• External search may run concurrently with internal job posting.
• Successful applicant will participate in community outreach programs and adhere to PHI Air Medical policies.
• Some lifting will be required to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment.
• Perform line pilot duties IAW GOM.
• Support Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns.
• Work with both 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 more.
• Sign‑On Bonus up to $50,000.

Successful Candidate Will Have

• Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings
• First Class Medical
• CAMTS Requirement: 2,000 Total Hours; 1,500 Hours Helicopter; 1,000 Hours PIC Helicopters; 500 Hours Turbine Helicopters; 100 Hours in Unaided Night Operations or 50 Hours Unaided and 100 Hours Night Vision Goggles (NVG)
• Must meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy: 235 lbs or less
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Interview and acceptance by customer/PHI management.
• Must be able to pass pre‑placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment), drug screening and background screen.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule / Location

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

Our Core Competencies

• Safe – Absolute belief in the tenets of Destination Zero.
• Efficient – Focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible, maximizing resources and achieving sustainable profitability.
• Quality – Commitment to ensuring excellent organizational performance.
• Service – Dedicated to the service of customers, communities, and each other.

The PHI Health Advantage

For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. Our aircraft are outfitted with the most advanced technology, crews receive rigorous protocols and training, and we pioneer the most forward‑thinking safety program. Our accident rate is well below the national average. We were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award, giving us the highest safety rating in the industry.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as 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.