22 March 2026

PHI Aviation | First Officer

United States

King Air First Officer - Air Ambulance Pilot

PHI Health is seeking a skilled and dedicated King Air First Officer to join its elite air ambulance team in Kansas City, MO. This role is crucial in life-saving missions, providing rapid medical response with speed, precision, and unwavering commitment. The position offers the opportunity to combine aviation expertise with the satisfaction of making a significant impact on patient care.

Job Summary

Operating under CAMTS guidelines, this role involves Airplane Air Ambulance (HAA) operations as a Second in Command (SIC) in a dual-pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) environment for the King Air 200. The position operates on a 24-hour basis with day/night rotation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual (GOM).
  • Support the Safety Management System (SMS), Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns.
  • Provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to internal and external customers.
  • Participate in community outreach programs.
  • Adhere to PHI Air Medical policies.
  • Assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment, which may involve some lifting.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Current and qualified on the VE7A certificate.
  • ATP Airplane, Multi-engine land.
  • First Class Medical certificate.
  • CAMTS Requirement SIC:
    • 2,000 Total Airplane Hours
    • 1,000 Hours PIC Multi-Engine
    • 500 hours in Multi-Engine Turbine Airplanes
    • 100 Night Hours
  • Must meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy (235 lbs or less).
  • Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam, including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds), drug screening, and background screen.
  • This position requires COVID-19 vaccination.

Preferred:

  • Pilots currently assigned to the KC Children's Mercy Program.

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Internal and External Customer Service Skills
  • Interview and acceptance by customer/PHI management.

Schedule and Location

  • Schedule: 7 on / 7 off
  • Location: Kansas City, MO
  • Must reside within a 1-hour or less commute of the base.

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive pay and benefits package is offered, including competitive pay, shift bonuses, shift incentives, Annual Safety Bonus, and Annual Employee Bonus.

Additional Information

  • A sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 is available.
  • Relocation package is available.
  • If the aircraft transition requires it, a minimum service requirement of 1 year applies.
  • If a relocation package is utilized, a minimum service requirement of 2 years applies.
  • Housing will not be provided.
  • External job postings may run concurrently with internal postings.
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