Full-Time

Base Supervisor Assignment

West Lafayette, IN

Posted on 11/4/2025

PHI Air Medical

PHI Air Medical

Emergency air medical transport via helicopters

No salary listed

West Lafayette, IN, USA

In Person

Must live within 60 miles of the base; 1-hour drive from residence.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Current licensure as a Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Mechanic, or a Pilot
  • Must have and maintain all current required certifications depending on professional affiliation
  • Must have at least 5 years RN/Paramedic/Mechanic/Pilot experience (as applicable), one year flight experience
  • Must have excellent communication and human relation skills, and the ability to build working relationships with administration and staff
  • Requires effective skills for interfacing with all levels of PHI staff and outside contacts
  • Must live within a one-hour drive or sixty miles from the base of residence
  • Must be able to pass pre-placement exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment), drug screening and background screen
  • Current employment at assigned base and in good-standing without active disciplinary action
  • 235 lbs Body Weight Limit
Responsibilities
  • Manages PHI personnel assigned to the base under the supervision of the Business Operations Manager
  • Performs the duties related to daily base administrative functions as directed by the Business Operations Manager
  • Interfacing with all levels of PHI staff and outside contacts to ensure base operations run smoothly
  • Support and communicate Destination Zero, PHI's Safety Management System Policy, and be accountable for the group's performance
  • Comply with Company and Air Medical policies
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred

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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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

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