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Pilot roles sit in an unusual position for H-1B visa sponsorship: the FAA certificate is the credential employers care about most, but USCIS still requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree nexus. Airlines, charter operators, and corporate flight departments do sponsor H-1B visas, but the petition requires careful framing of the degree requirement.
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Join our life-saving team in Tucumcari, NM and take advantage of:
- Sign-On Bonus up to $100,000!
- Location Bonus up to 35%!
- Off-Duty Housing available!
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)
- H125 VFR/NVG (Instrument rating required)
- 24-hour operations (day/night rotation)
- If successful applicant requires aircraft transition - 1 year minimum service requirement per CBA
- Relocation package is available - If relocation package is utilized - 2 year minimum service requirement per CBA
- Off-Duty Housing provided
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)
- 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 14&14; Day of week the base changes schedules, and schedule change may be required
- Off-Duty Housing provided
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.
Duplicate; Sign on bonus up to $100,000; Location Bonus up to 35%; Tucumcari, NM
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 in Tucumcari, NM and take advantage of:
- Sign-On Bonus up to $100,000!
- Location Bonus up to 35%!
- Off-Duty Housing available!
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)
- H125 VFR/NVG (Instrument rating required)
- 24-hour operations (day/night rotation)
- If successful applicant requires aircraft transition - 1 year minimum service requirement per CBA
- Relocation package is available - If relocation package is utilized - 2 year minimum service requirement per CBA
- Off-Duty Housing provided
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)
- 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 14&14; Day of week the base changes schedules, and schedule change may be required
- Off-Duty Housing provided
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.
Duplicate; Sign on bonus up to $100,000; Location Bonus up to 35%; Tucumcari, NM
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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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Pilot petitions closely because FAA certification, not a degree, is the industry norm. Document how your aviation, aerospace engineering, or aeronautical science degree directly supports the specific role to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Target Part 121 and Part 135 operators
FAR Part 121 air carriers and Part 135 charter operators are the employer categories most likely to have established H-1B sponsorship infrastructure. Corporate flight departments at large multinationals are a second channel worth pursuing separately.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Pilot job listings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in the aviation SOC codes, so you're applying to operators who have already cleared the DOL prevailing wage process for this role.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for your aircraft type and base location before signing an offer letter. The LCA wage must meet the prevailing wage level, and a gap discovered after filing creates delays.
Confirm FAA medical certificate timing with H-1B status
Your FAA first- or second-class medical certificate has its own renewal cycle. If it lapses during H-1B filing or an extension gap, your employer may ground you. Align medical renewal dates with your I-94 admission period proactively.
File H-1B before ATP certificate requirements shift your SOC
The FAA's Airline Transport Pilot certificate requirements affect how employers classify the role under DOL's occupational codes. Work with your employer to confirm the correct SOC code is on the LCA before USCIS files the I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Pilot: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pilot jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Pilot roles can qualify, but the petition requires explicit documentation that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as aviation science, aerospace engineering, or a closely related discipline. Because the FAA certificate is the more visible credential in the industry, employers must frame the degree requirement carefully in the I-129 support letter. USCIS has issued Requests for Evidence on Pilot petitions that rely solely on the ATP certificate without addressing the degree nexus.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Pilot roles?
Major U.S. air carriers, regional airlines operating under Part 121, corporate flight departments at Fortune 500 companies, and some government-contracted aviation operators have sponsored H-1B visas for Pilots. The sponsoring employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before the I-129 petition reaches USCIS. Migrate Mate surfaces Pilot job listings filtered by employers with active LCA filing history in aviation occupational codes, so you can target operators who have already been through this process.
Does my foreign flight experience count toward U.S. employer requirements?
Foreign flight hours are generally creditable toward FAA certificate requirements under bilateral agreements, but each employer sets its own minimums for type ratings, total hours, and aircraft-specific experience. The H-1B petition covers your right to work status, not FAA certification equivalency. You'll need to confirm with your employer how foreign hours are logged on your FAA records before the I-129 is filed, since the job offer and wage level must reflect your actual qualified position.
Can I change airlines while on H-1B status as a Pilot?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to move to a new employer if you've held H-1B status for at least 180 days and the new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires. For Pilots, the new employer must file a fresh LCA under the correct SOC code and wage level for the new base location and aircraft type. Your FAA certificates transfer automatically, but the H-1B petition is employer-specific and must be refiled.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Pilot hiring timelines?
Most commercial airline and charter operator positions are cap-subject, meaning your employer must enter you in the USCIS annual H-1B lottery in March for an October 1 start date. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer avoids the lottery. Cap-exempt positions exist at certain nonprofit or government research aviation entities, but standard airline roles are not cap-exempt. Build at least an 18-month runway into your job search to account for lottery timing and USCIS processing.