PHI Health

VFR Pilot

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Sign-On Bonus
competitive pay
Shift bonuses
Annual safety bonus
Annual employee bonus
Relocation Package
Community outreach participation

Job Description

PHI Health is a premier air medical transport company based in the United States, renowned for its leadership in delivering critical air ambulance services. With more than 40 years of experience, PHI Health operates over 80 bases nationwide and transports over 22,000 patients annually. The company is committed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service, boasting the lowest accident rates in the industry and pioneering safety programs such as the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. These efforts ensure unparalleled reliability and protection for both patients and crew, making PHI Health an industry benchmark. Dedicated to serving communities... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Hold commercial and instrument helicopter ratings
  • Possess first class medical certificate
  • Accumulate required flight hours including total, helicopter, PIC, turbine, and night operation hours
  • Meet 235 pounds body weight requirement
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity and strength tests
  • Pass drug screening and background check
  • Reside within a 1-hour commute of the Phoenix Sky Harbor base
  • Be willing to work 7 days on and 7 days off rotating schedule
  • Interview and acceptance by PHI management

Job Qualifications

  • Commercial and instrument helicopter ratings
  • First class medical certificate
  • Minimum 2,000 total flight hours
  • At least 1,500 hours in helicopter flight time
  • Minimum 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of helicopters
  • 500 hours in turbine helicopters
  • 100 hours in unaided night operations or 50 hours unaided and 100 hours with night vision goggles
  • Ability to meet 235 pounds body weight limit
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to pass pre-placement physical including strength and flexibility assessment, drug screening, and background check

Job Duties

  • Operate AS350 helicopters under VFR and NVG conditions with an instrument rating
  • Participate in 24-hour operations with day and night rotations
  • Perform line pilot duties in accordance with company General Operating Manual
  • Assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment requiring some lifting
  • Support and adhere to Safety Management System and company safety campaigns such as Destination Zero
  • Engage with internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service
  • Participate in community outreach programs and comply with PHI Air Medical policies

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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