VFR Pilot

PHI Health, LLC; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000

Off-Duty Housing provided while on hIt

Job summary

PHI Health, LLC in Safford, AZ is seeking highly skilled helicopter pilots for 24-hour operations, day and night rotation. The role requires Instrument rating and CAMTS guidelines familiarity, with substantial flight hours and patient transport focus.

Join a leading air medical provider delivering rapid medical response across bases nationwide. Competitive compensation with sign-on bonus and comprehensive safety programs, plus relocation options may be available.

Qualifications

• Commercial helicopter rating required.
• Instrument rating required.
• 2,000 total flight hours including 1,500 helicopter hours.
• 1,000 hours PIC helicopters.
• 500 hours turbine helicopters.
• 100 hours unaided night ops or 50 unaided + 100 NVG hours.
• Pass pre-placement physical exam incl. lift 100 lb and drug/background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with GOM.
• Support Safety Management System and Destination Zero campaigns.
• Operate aircraft in 24-hour day/night rotation.
• Provide safe, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Commercial Helicopter Rating

Instrument Rating

Total Hours 2000

PIC Hours 1000+

NVG Experience

Strong Safety Focus

Job description

Join Our Life-Saving Team in Safford, AZ

Sign on bonus up to $50,000! Off-Duty Housing provided while on hitch!

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. 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, period.

Job Summary: PHI Air Medical (operating under CAMTS guidelines) AS350 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 Housing will not be provided Other: 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

We offer a range of competitive pay and benefits package to keep our teams happy, healthy, and invested. This package includes competitive pay, shift bonuses, shift incentives, Annual Safety Bonus, Annual Employee Bonus, and much more!

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) Candidates must meet 235 pounds body weight Strong Communication, Internal and External Customer Service Skills Interview and acceptance by customer/PHI management Annual Flu Vaccine not required 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 Internal and External 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

Our Core Competencies:

• Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
• Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
• Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
• Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our 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. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country. Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.

Sign on bonus up to $50,000 - Off-duty Housing

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

At PHI, we believe talented people only reach their full potential when they’re a part of an exceptional team. That’s why we strive to bring together the most talented, passionate professionals and empower them to drive the future of the helicopter industry. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional or transitioning from military to civilian life, explore our current opportunities.