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Airline Pilot green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based route, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs and prevailing wage requirements shape your timeline, making employer selection and credential documentation critical from the start.
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Join our life-saving team and take advantage of:
- Sign-On Bonus up to $75,000!
- Paid travel time and travel expenses
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 the course of 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.
Who We Are:
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 our more than 80 bases across the country, all 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, period.
JOB SUMMARY:
- PHI Air Medical (operating under CAMTS guidelines)
- H145 SPIFR/NVG (Instrument rating required)
- 24-hour operations (day/night rotation)
- If successful applicant requires aircraft transition - 1 year minimum service requirement per CBA
OTHER:
- External search may run concurrently with internal job posting.
- Successful applicant will participate in community outreach programs and adhere to PHI Air Medical policies.
- Some lifting will be required to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment.
- Perform line pilot duties IAW GOM.
- Support Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns.
- Work with both internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- We offer a range of competitive pay and benefits package to keep our teams happy, healthy, and invested.
- This package includes competitive pay, shift bonuses, shift incentives, Annual Safety Bonus, Annual Employee Bonus, and much more!
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings
- First Class Medical
- CAMTS Requirement // 2,000 Total Hours // 1,500 Hours Helicopter // 1,000 Hours PIC Helicopters // 500 Hours Turbine Helicopters // 100 Hours in Unaided Night Operations or 50 Hours Unaided and 100 Hours Night Vision Goggles (NVG) // 75 Instrument Hours
- Must meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy, which limits individual weight to 235 lbs or less
- Strong Communication, Internal and External Customer Service Skills
- Interview and acceptance by customer/PHI management
- Annual Flu Vaccine not required
- Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment.), drug screening and background screen.
- Demonstrated Internal and External Customer Service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
SCHEDULE/LOCATION:
- Schedule 7&7 with paid bookend travel days
- Location Varies - Travel required
OUR CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
- Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
- Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
- Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.
THE PHI HEALTH ADVANTAGE:
For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country.
Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Join our life-saving team and take advantage of:
- Sign-On Bonus up to $75,000!
- Paid travel time and travel expenses
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 the course of 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.
Who We Are:
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 our more than 80 bases across the country, all 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, period.
JOB SUMMARY:
- PHI Air Medical (operating under CAMTS guidelines)
- H145 SPIFR/NVG (Instrument rating required)
- 24-hour operations (day/night rotation)
- If successful applicant requires aircraft transition - 1 year minimum service requirement per CBA
OTHER:
- External search may run concurrently with internal job posting.
- Successful applicant will participate in community outreach programs and adhere to PHI Air Medical policies.
- Some lifting will be required to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment.
- Perform line pilot duties IAW GOM.
- Support Safety Management System, Destination Zero, and other company safety campaigns.
- Work with both internal and external customers to provide safe, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- We offer a range of competitive pay and benefits package to keep our teams happy, healthy, and invested.
- This package includes competitive pay, shift bonuses, shift incentives, Annual Safety Bonus, Annual Employee Bonus, and much more!
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Commercial and Instrument Helicopter Ratings
- First Class Medical
- CAMTS Requirement // 2,000 Total Hours // 1,500 Hours Helicopter // 1,000 Hours PIC Helicopters // 500 Hours Turbine Helicopters // 100 Hours in Unaided Night Operations or 50 Hours Unaided and 100 Hours Night Vision Goggles (NVG) // 75 Instrument Hours
- Must meet and maintain the company’s flight personnel weight restriction policy, which limits individual weight to 235 lbs or less
- Strong Communication, Internal and External Customer Service Skills
- Interview and acceptance by customer/PHI management
- Annual Flu Vaccine not required
- Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds to assist in the loading and unloading of patients and equipment.), drug screening and background screen.
- Demonstrated Internal and External Customer Service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
SCHEDULE/LOCATION:
- Schedule 7&7 with paid bookend travel days
- Location Varies - Travel required
OUR CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
- Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
- Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
- Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.
THE PHI HEALTH ADVANTAGE:
For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country.
Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Airline Pilot
Verify your FAA certificate equivalency early
Foreign pilot licenses must be converted to FAA certificates before most U.S. carriers will sponsor a green card. Start the validation process well ahead of any PERM filing, since credential review can take months and delays stall your employer's recruitment timeline.
Target Part 121 carriers with active PERM history
Scheduled air carriers operating under FAA Part 121 rules are the primary green card sponsors for airline pilots. Use Migrate Mate to identify carriers with verified PERM filing history for pilot occupations, so you focus your applications on employers already committed to sponsoring foreign nationals.
Understand the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the current rate from OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations, so you know the DOL floor and can spot offers structured to clear the minimum rather than reflect market rates.
Document total flight hours in U.S.-accepted formats
PERM recruitment and your I-140 petition both require evidence that you meet the job's minimum requirements. Compile logbooks, type-rating certificates, and employer letters that express total hours in a format a DOL auditor or USCIS adjudicator can verify without needing foreign aviation authority records.
File for adjustment of status at the earliest eligible date
Once your priority date becomes current, filing Form I-485 triggers AC21 portability rights after 180 days of pending status, letting you move to a substantially similar pilot role with a new carrier without restarting the PERM process. Missing the filing window forfeits that protection.
Track your priority date against per-country backlogs
If you are a national of a high-demand country, your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date may be retrogressed for years. Monitor the USCIS monthly Visa Bulletin and ask your employer to file the I-140 as soon as PERM is certified, since an approved I-140 locks in your priority date even during carrier changes.
Green Card Airline Pilot: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers airline pilot positions, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most airline pilot roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the minimum requirement is typically an ATP certificate and type rating rather than a master's degree. If your employer frames the role as requiring a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel drafts the job requirements before PERM is filed, so the classification is set at that stage.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for pilots?
H-1B visa sponsorship requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation demanding a specific bachelor's degree, which is difficult to establish for most flight-deck positions. Green card sponsorship through PERM focuses instead on proving no qualified U.S. worker is available, running a full DOL recruitment test, then filing an I-140 petition. The result is permanent residence rather than a temporary status capped at six years, but the process typically takes longer from start to finish.
What is the PERM recruitment process and how does it affect airline pilot candidates?
PERM requires your sponsoring carrier to conduct a mandatory recruitment campaign, posting the pilot position in DOL-specified channels for a set period and documenting why any U.S. applicants were not qualified. If the recruitment passes DOL review and the prevailing wage determination is met, the carrier files ETA Form 9089 with the Department of Labor. Only after PERM certification does USCIS receive the I-140 petition on your behalf.
How do I find airlines actively sponsoring green cards for pilots?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. carriers with verified PERM filing history for pilot occupations. Filtering by role and location shows which employers have already navigated the DOL process for foreign nationals in this occupation, saving you from applying to carriers that have no established green card sponsorship pathway for flight crew positions.
Can I change airlines after my green card case is filed?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 is approved, AC21 portability lets you transfer to a new carrier in the same or a substantially similar occupation without restarting PERM. Separately, an approved I-140 locks in your priority date, which can be carried to a new employer's future filing. These are two distinct protections with different requirements, so confirm eligibility with your new employer's immigration counsel before switching.