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New grad port captain jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with limited experience aboard, where a strong internship record or hands-on maritime training can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Retail and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like DICK'S Sporting Goods and PHI Air Medical hiring at this level now.
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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.
Sign-On Bonus up to $100,000; Location Bonus up to 35%; Off-Duty Housing
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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Entry Level Port Captain Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level port captain job?
Start by completing a Coast Guard-approved maritime training program and securing an entry level credential such as a Merchant Mariner Credential. Practical experience from internships, cadet programs, or time as a mate gives you a real edge at this stage. Employers hiring entry level port captains typically look for candidates who can demonstrate seamanship fundamentals, safety awareness, and familiarity with vessel operations, even without years of independent command.
Which companies hire entry level port captains?
Companies hiring entry level port captains right now include DICK'S Sporting Goods and PHI Air Medical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from ferry operators, tug and barge companies, harbor authorities, and maritime logistics firms that run structured entry pathways for junior officers and new credentialed graduates.
Are there remote entry level port captain jobs?
Yes, though most port captain work is inherently on-site given the hands-on nature of vessel and port operations. About 0% of entry level port captain openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve shore-side coordination, scheduling, or dispatch support rather than direct vessel command at this experience level.
Are these new grad port captain jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with zero to two years of professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically invites applicants who have completed a maritime academy program, hold a qualifying credential, or have relevant internship hours, treating a strong training record as a substitute for an extensive command history.
Which industries hire the most entry level port captains?
Entry Level port captain roles concentrate in Retail and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they operate large fleets or high-volume port facilities that require a steady pipeline of credentialed officers ready to work under experienced captains and build toward independent command.