IFR Airman

Pilot-Rotary Wing | Burleson Texas, United States Job Description

Join our life‑saving team as an IFR Instructor Check Airman in Burleson, TX. PHI Health is seeking dynamic, driven individuals to support our mission from the ground, orchestrating seamless operations that keep our advanced fleet soaring and our patients safe.

Under the general direction of the Chief Pilot, Manager, Training, and in accordance with FAA regulations, ensure pilots are qualified by administering line checks and proficiency checks. Instruct company pilots and medical crews as directed.

• Evaluate the performance and knowledge of rotor‑wing pilots in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies through pilot proficiency checks as directed.
• Provide flight and ground instruction.
• Assist the Chief Pilot in reviewing and updating the pilot training curriculum.
• Assist in creating necessary flight documents required by the training department.
• Maintain compliance with the Department of Health and OSHA rules as they apply to the Air Medical Department.
• Support company Safety Management System activities.
• Comply with company HS&E policies and procedures.
• Promote PHI’s Destination Zero initiative at the line level.
• Maintain currency.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Must hold a First Class Medical.
• Must have two years of prior experience as an FAA‑designed Check Airman.
• Must meet CAMTS qualifications for PIC rotor wing:
  • 2,000 Total Hours
  • 1,500 Hours Helicopter
  • 1,000 Hours PIC Helicopters
  • 500 Hours Turbine Helicopters
  • 100 Hours Unaided Night Operations or 50 Hours Unaided and 100 Hours Night Vision Goggles (NVG)
  • 75 Hours Instrument (Actual & Hood)
• Preference for Airline Transport Pilot license.
• Preference for experience in both EC135 & BH407.
• 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.
• Must meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy, limiting individual weight to 235 lbs or less.
• Ability to communicate verbally, effectively, and clearly in person and by radio.

7‑by‑7 duty schedule in Burleson, TX.

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package, including a sign‑on bonus of up to $50,000.

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.