H-1B Visa Airline Pilot Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for airline pilots sit at a unique intersection: the role demands ATP certification and an FAA medical, but sponsoring employers must also frame pilot duties within specialty occupation standards. Carriers filing H-1B petitions typically require an aviation-related bachelor's degree and certify a separate LCA for each crew base.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Airline Pilot
Align your credentials to specialty occupation
An aviation science, aeronautical engineering, or aerospace technology degree strengthens your specialty occupation argument. Document how your degree directly relates to the technical flying duties in your job description before USCIS reviews your I-129 petition.
Verify your FAA certificates transfer correctly
Foreign pilot licenses must convert to FAA certificates before most U.S. carriers will sponsor you. Start the validation process early through the FAA, since delays in certificate issuance can push your employer's LCA filing timeline back by months.
Target carriers with established H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find airlines and regional carriers that have sponsored H-1B visa pilots before. Employers with existing H-1B infrastructure understand the LCA and I-129 process, which reduces approval delays for specialty occupation positions.
Confirm each crew base has its own certified LCA
If your carrier operates hubs in multiple cities, each worksite requires a separately certified LCA from DOL before USCIS can approve your petition. Ask your employer's HR team to list every base where you'll fly and verify each location is covered.
Account for the H-1B cap in your hiring timeline
Most airline pilot positions are cap-subject, meaning you compete in the annual H-1B selection process. Selection rules have changed recently, so plan your interview and offer timeline at least 12 months before your intended start date.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your crew base location and experience level. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 53-2011 before you accept an offer to confirm the salary meets DOL requirements.
H-1B Visa Airline Pilot: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an airline pilot role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. Airline pilot roles don't automatically qualify as specialty occupations because the FAA doesn't require a bachelor's degree for ATP certification. Sponsoring carriers typically build the job description around degree-level aeronautical, engineering, or aviation science duties to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards. If your employer frames the role around technical degree requirements and can document that link, the petition has a defensible basis.
Which airlines sponsor H-1B visas for pilots?
Major legacy carriers, regional airlines, and some charter operators have filed H-1B petitions for pilot roles, though the volume varies significantly by carrier and year. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate, filtered to aviation and transportation roles, to identify which carriers have an established sponsorship track record before you apply.
How long does H-1B status last for an airline pilot?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for an additional three years, giving a maximum of six years. After that, extensions beyond six years are only available if you've reached a certain milestone in the green card process. Pilots planning a long-term U.S. career should discuss permanent residency options with their employer early in the six-year window.
What happens to my H-1B if I change airline employers or crew bases?
Changing airlines requires your new employer to file a fresh I-129 petition and certify a new LCA before you begin flying for them. Switching crew bases within the same airline also triggers a new LCA requirement for each uncovered worksite. The H-1B portability rules allow you to start work at the new employer once the petition is filed, but only if you're already in valid H-1B status and the new petition is non-frivolous.
Can I use my foreign pilot license to satisfy H-1B degree requirements?
A foreign pilot license alone doesn't satisfy the degree requirement for specialty occupation. USCIS evaluates your academic credentials, not your certifications. However, a foreign aviation degree evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's by a credentialing service can support your petition. You'll still need to convert your license to an FAA certificate separately before you can operate as a pilot-in-command for a U.S. carrier.