REACH Helicopter Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA - Located in Merced, CA

About the role

Located in Merced, CA, we are hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services for REACH Air Medical Services, a part of Global Medical Response that delivers compassionate, quality medical care in emergency and patient relocation services. Safety is a key pillar of our services, and pilots work in a 7/7 schedule with opportunities to spend up to half the year at home.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
• Ensure aircraft readiness 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 info to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording REACH change board details
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training

Requirements

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
• Helicopter instrument rating
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours
• 2,000 Helicopter Hours
• 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours
• 1,000 Turbine Helicopter Hours
• Minimum 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided)
• Minimum 100 cumulative hours of instrument flight time
• 230 pound weight limit with flight gear

Preferred Qualifications

• EC135/H135 Aircraft Experience
• High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Pay

Pay range potential $141,599–$155,762, with bonus eligibility; total potential earnings up to $220,762.

Benefits

• Potential to earn up to $110,000 bonus
• Up to half the year at home
• On‑duty housing provided
• Opportunity to save lives in HAA/HEMS missions

Schedule

7/7 rotation (7 days on, 7 days off).