PHI Health seeks a highly skilled and dedicated Pilatus PC-24 First Officer to join its elite air medical transport team in Houston, Texas. This critical role contributes directly to life-saving missions, providing rapid and precise critical care transport. Qualified applicants may be eligible for a customer bonus of $30,000 and a sign-on bonus of up to $50,000.
PHI Health stands as the nation's foremost air ambulance provider, distinguished by an exceptional safety record and a team of premier aviation, medical, and communication specialists. Setting the benchmark in the air medical industry, PHI Health transports over 22,000 patients annually from more than 80 bases nationwide. The organization is dedicated to moving communities to health while upholding the absolute highest standards of safety. PHI Health has consistently pioneered advanced technology, rigorous protocols, and forward-thinking safety programs, resulting in an accident rate significantly below the national average and earning the prestigious Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award.
The Pilatus PC-24 First Officer operates within PHI Air Medical's Airplane Air Ambulance (HAA) operations, adhering to CAMTS guidelines. This is a two-pilot crew position requiring an instrument rating (IFR). The role involves participation in 24-hour operations, including day and night rotations.
The First Officer performs line pilot duties in accordance with the General Operations Manual (GOM). Responsibilities include supporting the Safety Management System, Destination Zero initiatives, and other company safety campaigns. The First Officer works collaboratively with internal and external customers to ensure safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service. The role also requires assisting with some lifting to facilitate the loading and unloading of patients and equipment. Successful candidates are expected to participate in community outreach programs and adhere strictly to PHI Air Medical policies.
This position follows a 7 days on, 7 days off schedule. The base location is Houston, Texas, and the successful candidate must reside within a one-hour commute of the base.
PHI Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support its team members. This package includes competitive base pay, shift bonuses, shift incentives, an Annual Safety Bonus, an Annual Employee Bonus, and additional benefits.
A relocation package may be available. If a relocation package is utilized, a minimum service requirement of two years applies. If the successful applicant requires aircraft transition training provided by the company, a minimum service requirement of one year applies. Housing is not provided.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
PHI Health values candidates who embody its core competencies: **Safe** (absolute belief in Destination Zero), **Efficient** (focused on smart, responsible outcomes), **Quality** (committed to excellent performance), and **Service** (dedicated to customers, communities, and colleagues).
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.
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