REACH Helicopter Pilot LEAD (SPIFR) - HAA
Helicopter Jobs · Apple Valley, CA · 1 mo ago
Management$120k–$132k/yrFull-time
About the role
If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, we’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services for REACH customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services. REACH is a leader in helicopter air ambulance services and part of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions, delivering compassionate, quality medical care primarily in emergency and patient relocation services.
Responsibilities
- Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
- Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and REACH requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties
- Maintain accurate REACH and regulatory documentation and record keeping
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
- Provide shift change information to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording a REACH change board details
- Accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training
Requirements
- Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
- Helicopter instrument rating
- Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate
- 2,000 Total Flight Hours
- 2,000 Helicopter Hours
- 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours
- 1,000 Turbine Helicopter Hours
- Minimum 100 cumulative hours of instrument flight time
- 200 helicopter hours night (aided or unaided)
- 230 pound weight limit with flight gear
Qualifications
- EC135/H135 or EC145/H145 aircraft experience
- High School Diploma/Equivalent or higher
Benefits
- $15,000 Sign‑On Bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Retention Bonus plans: $40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses thereafter
- $5,000 SPIFR Stipend
- $5,000 Lead Pilot Stipend
- $12,000 Area Float Pilot Stipend
- On‑Duty Housing
Pay
Salary range: $119,825 – $131,807 (includes 35% geographic modifier; not additional)
Schedule
7/7 schedule