Bay Pilot Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Join our life‑saving team in Bay City, TX today and take advantage of Sign‑On Bonus up to $50,000 and Off‑Duty Housing. 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 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.

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 over 80 bases across the country 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.

PHI Air Medical (operating under CAMTS guidelines) – BH407 VFR/NVG (Instrument rating required). 24‑hour operations with day/night rotation. Successful applicants are required to transition to aircraft and meet a minimum service requirement of 1 year per CBA (2 years if a relocation package is used). Off‑Duty Housing is available. External search may run concurrently with the internal posting. You will participate in community outreach programs, adhere to PHI Air Medical policies, assist in loading/unloading patients and equipment, perform line pilot duties IAW GOM, support Safety Management System and Destination Zero, and work with internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.

• Assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment, lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Perform line pilot duties in accordance with company operating manuals.
• Support Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns.
• Provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service to both internal and external customers.

• Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings.
• First Class Medical certificate.
• CAMTS Requirements:
  • 2,000 total flight hours.
  • 1,500 helicopter hours.
  • 1,000 PIC helicopter hours.
  • 500 turbine helicopter hours.
  • 100 hours unaided night operations or 50 hours unaided + 100 hours NVG.
• Must meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy of 235 lbs or less.
• Strong communication, internal and external customer service skills.
• Interview and acceptance by customer/PHI management.
• Pre‑placement physical exam including functional capacity exam and drug/background screening.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Schedule flexibility: 7‑day per week with possible schedule changes.

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package that includes shift bonuses, shift incentives, annual safety bonus, annual employee bonus, and more. Sign‑On Bonus up to $50,000 and Off‑Duty Housing are also available.

Safe – Absolute commitment to Destination Zero.
Efficient – Maximizing resources for sustainable profitability.
Quality – Ensuring excellent organizational performance.
Service – Dedicated to customers, communities, and colleagues.

For more than 40 years, PHI has provided critical air medical transport services across the country. Our aircraft are outfitted with advanced technology, crews undergo rigorous training, and we pioneer industry‑leading safety programs. Our accident rate remains well below the national average and we hold the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award, underscoring our dedication to crew and patient safety.

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.