VFR Travel Pilot

PHI Health, LLC; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift bonuses

Annual employee bonus

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000

Off-duty housing

$20,000 annual stipend

Job summary

PHI Health, LLC is looking for skilled pilots to join their elite team as Travel Pilots. You will operate line pilot duties, support safety management systems, and provide efficient service to patients. A long list of qualifications is required, including Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings and 2,000 total flying hours.

This position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and a rotation schedule. The ideal candidate will live within 60 minutes of a major airport and be committed to safety and quality service.

Qualifications

• 2,000 total hours of flying (1,500 hrs helicopter, 1,000 hrs PIC helicopters, 500 hrs turbine helicopters) required.
• 100 hours unaided night operations or 50 hours unaided + 100 hours NVG.
• Ability to pass physical exam, drug screening, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate line pilot duties and adhere to PHI Air Medical policies.
• Support safety management systems and provide service to patients.
• Assist in loading and unloading patients and equipment.

Skills

Strong internal and external customer service skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings

First Class Medical

Job description

PHI Health invites skilled pilots to join our elite team as Travel Pilots. In this role you will operate line pilot duties, adhere to PHI Air Medical policies, support safety management systems, and provide safe, efficient, courteous service to our patients and customers.

Job Summary

PHI Air Medical (operating under CAMTS guidelines) NVG (Instrument rating required) 24‑hour operations (day/night rotation). The Travel Pilot will travel to an assigned base, participate in community outreach, and assist in loading and unloading patients and equipment.

Qualifications

• Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings
• First Class Medical
• CAMTS Requirement: 2,000 total hours (1,500hrs helicopter, 1,000hrs PIC helicopters, 500hrs turbine helicopters)
• 100 hours unaided night operations or 50 hours unaided + 100 hours NVG
• Body weight 235 lbs or less
• Strong internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to pass pre‑placement physical exam (strength, flexibility, lift 100 lbs), drug screening and background screen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Annual flu vaccine not required

Compensation and Benefits

The package includes competitive pay, shift bonuses, shift incentives, an annual safety bonus, an annual employee bonus, off‑duty housing, a $20,000 annual stipend, and a sign‑on bonus up to $50,000. Additional benefits are available throughout the year.

Schedule/Location

Schedule: 7 Days/7 Nights rotation (schedule may change). Must live within 60 minutes of a major airport and travel to the assigned base.

Core Competencies

• Safe – Commitment to Destination Zero safety.
• Efficient – Maximizing productivity and profitability.
• Quality – Commitment to excellent performance.
• Service – Dedication to customers and communities.

Disclaimers & EEO Statement

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