PILOTS

Pilots at PHI Health are the skilled aviators who bring our life-saving missions to life, delivering critical care with speed, precision, and unwavering commitment. As a PHI Health Pilot, you’ll be at the helm of our state-of-the-art aircraft, playing a crucial role in our emergency medical services and making a real impact from the cockpit.

Our Pilots operate sophisticated helicopters in Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations, navigating challenging conditions with expertise. You’ll be part of a 24-hour operation, conducting both day and night flights, often using advanced systems like SPIFR (Single Pilot Instrument Flight Rules) and NVG (Night Vision Goggles).

Beyond flying, PHI Health Pilots are integral members of our community outreach programs and actively support our Safety Management System and Destination Zero initiatives. You’ll work closely with both internal and external customers, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable service while adhering to PHI Air Medical policies.

If you’re an exceptional pilot with an instrument rating and a desire to be part of an elite team saving lives, this is your opportunity. Join us at PHI Health, where every flight has the potential to make a life-changing difference.

How Do I Become a Pilot?

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.

At PHI Air Medical, our Pilots must have:

• Qualified on the VE7A certificate
• Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings (ATP Required to be obtained within 12 months of job start)
• 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) // 100 Hours Instrument (Actual & Hood)
• Helicopter candidates must meet 250 pounds body weight for single and twin engine helicopter
• Strong Communication, Internal and External 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 Internal and External Customer Service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Pilot Salary Range & Benefits

PHI offers a superior benefit package as we know our valued employees are our greatest asset. This package includes competitive pay, shift bonuses, shift incentives, Annual Safety Bonus, and much more. The salary range for our Pilots is based on region, flight time, years of EMS experience, and hours with equipment and aircraft specific to the bases.

Why PHI Air Medical?

PHI Air Medical is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from more than 80 bases across the country, including in Arizona, California, Texas and Florida. 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.

When you join the PHI Air Medical team, you are joining a family. One that is focused on the health and safety of everyone and everything it touches, and one that is forward-thinking and evolving with our ever-changing world. If you have a true passion for being a part of change, growth and service to your community then we want you. Our Pilots have access to continuing education opportunities, a competitive benefits package and the ability to grow within our organization.

Think you have what it takes? What are you waiting for – join us!