PHI Health
Air Medical Transport
VFRLeadPilot
Neural analysis suggests this role is
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“VFR Lead Pilot at PHI Health. Skills: VFR Lead Pilot duties, Supervision of EMS base pilots, Scheduling base pilots, Ensuring compliance with FAA Regulations and Company Policies and Procedures, Participating in safety meetings, Assisting base safety representatives, Performing line pilot duties. Ensure 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.. Coordin”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintain the highest standard of safety; Provide rapid medical response in challenging and diverse environments; Deliver critical care to those in need with speed, precision, and unwavering commitment; Ensure flight safety; Maintain a safe workplace; Provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service
Industry & Context.
24-hour operations (day/night rotation), 1 year minimum service requirement per CBA if aircraft transition is required, 2 year minimum service requirement per CBA if relocation package is utilized, Off-Duty Housing provided, Some lifting will be required to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment., 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.), Schedule 7 Day of week the base changes schedules, and schedule change may be required
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), Meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy, which limits individual weight to 235 lbs or less, 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.), Pass drug screening, Pass background screen
Nice to Have
Instrument rating required
What You'll Do.
Ensure 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.
Coordinate with Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager and Area Manager for business planning
marketing and efficient operation of EMS base.
Supervise EMS base pilots to include
professional development
counseling and recommending disciplinary action as required.
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.
Perform base scheduling duties to include monthly schedule
workover assignments and status
/vacation/open shift coverage
to include collaboration with other lead pilots
if necessary to cover open shifts.
Assure that open shifts are covered by a responsible party if off duty and unavailable.
Distribute monthly schedule to appropriate departments including timely updates regarding changes to Area Manager and appropriate offices/supervisors.
Work with Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager for base pilots' bonus /expense vouchers approvals for payment.
Audit routine base bills and process for payment.
Ensure that all paperwork and reports are neat
accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with FAA Regulations and Company Policies and Procedures by all personnel under their supervision.
Keep 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.
Participate in community outreach programs and adhere to PHI Air Medical policies.
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
and reliable service.
Assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with other lead pilots, if necessary to cover open shifts.; 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.; Work with Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager for base pilots' bonus /expense vouchers approvals for payment.; Work with both internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Full Job Description
Join our life-saving team in **Livingston, TX** and take advantage of: * **Sign-On Bonus up to $75,000!** * **Off-Duty Housing available!** 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) * BH407 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 * **Off-Duty Housing provided** **Lead Pilot Duties:** * Under the supervision of Air Medical Base Supervisor/Business Operations Manager, Area Operations Manager an
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