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PHI (PHI Health and PHI Aviation): pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Air medical (PHI Health) and offshore oil and gas (PHI Aviation) helicopter operator |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Lafayette, Louisiana (2001 SE Evangeline Thruway) |
| Bases | PHI Health says it flies from more than 80 bases; Texas postings in Mt. Pleasant, Columbus, Richmond, Bay City and Burleson |
| Aircraft | 213 aircraft from Bell, Leonardo, Sikorsky and Airbus, per PHI; Texas air medical postings fly the Bell 407 (Burleson also EC135) |
| Published pilot minimums | PHI Health VFR pilot: commercial and helicopter instrument ratings, 1st-class medical, 2,000 TT, 1,500 helicopter, 1,000 helicopter PIC, 500 turbine helicopter, 100 unaided night (or 50 unaided plus 100 NVG), 235 lb weight limit. PHI Aviation offshore captain: 1,500 PIC, commercial with instrument, Class I medical. |
| Published pay | Base pay not published. Texas postings list sign-on bonuses up to $50,000 (Mt. Pleasant, Columbus, Burleson) or up to $100,000 (Richmond, Bay City). |
| Hiring status | 7 Texas air medical pilot postings on Oct 31, 2026, all 7-on/7-off; 39 PHI Health pilot postings nationwide |
| Texas presence | Air medical bases hiring in Mt. Pleasant, Columbus, Richmond and Bay City, plus an IFR check airman in Burleson (DFW). All Texas listings |
| Careers | phigroup.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/phihealthcareers |
PHI says its pilots average 10 years with the company. Postings carry a 1-year service commitment if a transition is needed and 2 years if relocation is used. The Bay City travel pilot role adds a $20,000 annual travel stipend.
Source / last checked: www.phihelico.com/, phigroup.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/phihealthcareers, phigroup.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/phihealthcareers/job/Richmond-TX/VFR-P, phigroup.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/PHIAviationCareers · checked Oct 31, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are PHI (PHI Health and PHI Aviation)'s pilot minimums?
PHI Health VFR pilot: commercial and helicopter instrument ratings, 1st-class medical, 2,000 TT, 1,500 helicopter, 1,000 helicopter PIC, 500 turbine helicopter, 100 unaided night (or 50 unaided plus 100 NVG), 235 lb weight limit. PHI Aviation offshore captain: 1,500 PIC, commercial with instrument, Class I medical.
How much does PHI (PHI Health and PHI Aviation) pay pilots?
Base pay not published. Texas postings list sign-on bonuses up to $50,000 (Mt. Pleasant, Columbus, Burleson) or up to $100,000 (Richmond, Bay City).
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