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Instructor Pilot jobs with green card sponsorship are available through U.S. aviation employers willing to file PERM labor certification, then sponsor an I-140 petition under EB-2 or EB-3. Flight training organizations, regional carriers, and defense contractors are the most active sponsors for this occupation, offering a path to lawful permanent residency.
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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 Instructor Pilot
Document your flight hours precisely
PERM recruitment and the subsequent I-140 require your employer to verify every qualification the job posting lists. Compile logbooks, type ratings, and certificates now so your credentials match the minimum requirements exactly as written in the PERM filing.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before PERM is filed. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level tied to your experience, so your offer meets or exceeds it and the application isn't delayed.
Target employers with PERM history in aviation
Flight academies, Part 141 schools, and regional carriers that have sponsored foreign Instructor Pilots before already understand the PERM recruitment steps. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history in aviation and pilot-related occupations.
Understand priority dates before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, your priority date determines when USCIS can approve your I-485. Ask prospective employers whether they've sponsored nationals from high-backlog countries before, since wait times affect your ability to change roles or travel.
Align your military or airline credentials with PERM requirements
Employers must define minimum requirements in the PERM posting based on what's genuinely needed, not what you happen to hold. If your background includes military flight training, confirm your foreign credentials are evaluated and documented before the recruitment period opens.
Track your I-485 filing date for AC21 portability
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days, AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Knowing this threshold matters if your sponsoring employer closes a base or restructures before your green card is approved.
Green Card Instructor Pilot: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Instructor Pilot qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3?
Yes, depending on your credentials. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a related field. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. Flight instructors with significant experience and advanced qualifications often fit EB-3, while those with degrees in aviation science or aerospace may qualify under EB-2.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a pilot role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, while an H-1B visa is a temporary status tied to a specific employer. The green card process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test. After PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may face priority-date backlogs before the final I-485 can be approved.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for an Instructor Pilot position?
The employer must conduct a recruitment test before filing PERM, which typically includes job postings in specific channels, documentation of all applicants considered, and evidence that no minimally qualified U.S. worker was available. For Instructor Pilot roles, the employer defines the minimum requirements based on what the job genuinely needs, such as specific flight hours, type ratings, or certificates. The recruitment must be conducted within a set timeframe, and DOL reviews the documentation before certifying the PERM application.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Instructor Pilot roles?
Start by searching Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation. Focus on flight academies, Part 141 training organizations, regional airlines, and defense contractors, since these employers file PERM most frequently for aviation and pilot roles. Filtering by location also helps if you need to meet FAA or TSA geographic requirements tied to a specific facility or airspace.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers before my I-485 is approved?
Two separate rules apply depending on your stage. Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Separately, if your original I-140 was already approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting your place in the queue even if you switch sponsors before the I-485 is filed.