Vfr Lead Pilot Hot
- Location
- Sierra Vista, Arizona
- Wage
- Hourly
- Job ID
- 36342041127
- Posted
- 2026-8-5
Vfr Lead Pilot job at Phi Health LP in Sierra Vista AZ
Description, duties, responsibilities
Join our life-saving team in Sierra Vista AZ and take advantage of:
- Sign-On Bonus up to $100000!
Our pilots are not just aviators; they are heroes in the sky providing rapid medical response in challenging and diverse environments. In this role youll experience the thrill of aviation combined with the profound satisfaction of knowing that your expertise and quick thinking can change the course of a patients 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 22000 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
- Under the supervision of Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager Area Operations Manager and general direction of the Director of Operations Chief Pilot and the Manager of the Scheduling Department insure a staff of pilots are maintained with the knowledge and skill required to operate the various types of aircraft at that base I.A.W. General Operations Manual (GOM) and FAA regulations.
- Coordinates with Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager and Area Manager for business planning marketing and efficient operation of EMS base.
- Supervision of EMS base pilots to include professional development assessments counseling and recommending disciplinary action as required.
- Responsible to work with Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager for scheduling base pilots occupational health compliance safety training and assisting the Training Dept in the scheduling of recurrent training.
- Per base scheduling duties to include monthly schedule workover assignments and status sick call/vacation/open shift coverage to include collaboration with other lead pilots if necessary to cover open shifts.
- If off duty and unavailable the lead pilot will assure that open shifts are covered by a responsible party.
- Timely distribution of monthly schedule to appropriate departments including timely updates regarding changes to Area Manager and appropriate offices/supervisors.
- Responsible to work with Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager for base pilots bonus /expense vouchers approvals for payment.
- Audits routine base bills and processes for payment. Per other duties that may be assigned to them by the Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager and Area Operations Manager.
- Insure that all paperwork and reports are neat accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
- Insure compliance with FAA Regulations and Company Policies and Procedures by all personnel under their supervision.
- Keeps the Area and Maintenance Managers and Scheduling Department informed of the operational status of his/her aircraft.
- Participate in safety meetings and assist the base safety representatives in insuring flight safety maintain a safe workplace and safety audits.
- 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.
- 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!
- Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings
- First Class Medical
- CAMTS Requirement // 2000 Total Hours // 1500 Hours Helicopter // 1000 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 companys flight personnel weight restriction policy which limits individual weight to 235 lbs or less
- 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
- Schedule 7/7 Day of week the base changes schedules and schedule change may be required
- Must reside within 1-hour or less commute of the base
- 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 $100000
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
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