Full-Time

Lead Mechanic

Posted on 12/13/2025

PHI Air Medical

PHI Air Medical

Emergency air medical transport via helicopters

Compensation Overview

$34.54 - $48.21/hr

+ Sign-on Bonus

Modesto, CA, USA

In Person

Must reside within 60 miles of the Modesto base; travel between bases is required.

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Requirements
  • Hold an FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant (A and P) ratings.
Responsibilities
  • Schedule, assign and shift workers as necessary in order to carry out plans and production schedules.
Desired Qualifications
  • None

PHI Air Medical provides emergency air medical transport across the United States, operating helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft from more than 82 bases. It responds to emergencies and conducts inter-facility transfers for patients needing higher levels of care, transporting over 22,500 patients each year. The service relies on partnerships with communities and health systems, with crews trained to handle complex in-flight medical needs such as ventilators and ECMO, plus options like the PHI Cares membership to cover out-of-pocket costs and tools like FlyPHI and Family Trax for requesting and tracking transports. Its goal is to deliver dependable life-saving air medical transport, expand access, and reduce financial barriers through care programs and outreach.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Received first Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award for leadership standards.
  • Patient Advocates assist billing at 1-888-211-5854, boosting support.
  • PHI Aviation leverages energy sector reputation for safe operations.

What critics are saying

  • Air Methods undercuts with balance billing, eroding PHI's market share.
  • CMS July 2026 rule caps costs at $500, bankrupting PHI Cares.
  • Pilot shortage from United Aviate poaching forces rural base closures.

What makes PHI Air Medical unique

  • PHI Air Medical operates 82 bases for emergency helicopter and fixed-wing transports.
  • FlyPHI app enables electronic requests and Family Trax for real-time monitoring.
  • PHI Cares membership launched in 2005 covers out-of-pocket transport costs.

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Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

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