PHI Health

air ambulance

IFRPilot

$75–75k Columbus, Mississippi, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“IFR Pilot at PHI Health. Skills: IFR Pilot, Helicopter Pilot, Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Night Vision Goggles (NVG). At the forefront of life-saving missions. Delivering critical care to those in need with speed, precision, and unwavering commitment”

What You'll Achieve.

Move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety

Industry & Context.

air ambulance
Eligibility Requirements

Must reside within a 1-hour or less commute of the base, Some lifting will be required to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment, Must meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy, which limits individual weight to 235 lbs or less, 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, background screen

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings, First Class Medical, 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), 75 Hours Instrument (Actual & Hood), Must meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy, which limits individual weight to 235 lbs or less, 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, background screen, Captain EC135 SPIFR/NVG (Instrument rating required), CAMTS Requirement

Nice to Have

Senior title preferred

What You'll Do.

At the forefront of life-saving missions

Delivering critical care to those in need with speed

and unwavering commitment

Providing rapid medical response in challenging and diverse environments

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

PHI Air Medical (operating under CAMTS guidelines)

Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations

Captain EC135 SPIFR/NVG (Instrument rating required)

24-hour operations (day/night rotation)

Participate in community outreach programs

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

and other company safety campaigns

Work with both internal and external customers to provide safe

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with both internal and external customers

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Full Job Description

Join our life-saving team in **Columbus, MS** and take advantage of: * **Sign-On Bonus up to $75,000!** 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) * Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations * Captain EC135 SPIFR/NVG (Instrument rating required) * 24-hour operations (day/night rotation) * If successful applicant requires aircraft transition - 1 year minimum service requirement * Relocation package is available - If relocation package is utilized - 2 year minimum service requirement **Other:** * External search may run concurrently with internal job posting. * Successful applicant will participate in community outreach programs and adhere to P

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