Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot – Full-Time

Rural Metro Fire Department

Placerville (CA)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 117,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary with geo modifier
Sign-on bonus
Retention bonus
Fire stipend
On-duty housing
7 days on 7 days off

Job summary

REACH, a Global Medical Response helicopter air ambulance, seeks a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transport for REACH customers. You will work with a team of medical experts and ensure aircraft readiness while maintaining regulatory documentation.

The role requires substantial flight experience, FAA certifications, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A 7-on/7-off schedule and relocation considerations may apply.

Qualifications

  • Current rotorcraft FAA commercial certificate is required.
  • Helicopter instrument rating required.
  • Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate required.
  • Meet U.S. Forest Service carding: 100 h past 12 mo; 50 h AS350; 200 h mountain flight.

Responsibilities

  • Transport patients with a medical team to locations and facilities.
  • Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatch per manuals and regulations.
  • Maintain REACH and regulatory documentation and records.

Skills

Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate
Instrument Rating
Medical Certificate Class I/II
Total Flight Hours 2000
Helicopter Hours 2000
Turbine Hours 1000
Night Hours 200

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

AS350/H125 Experience

Job description

REACH, a Global Medical Response helicopter air ambulance, seeks a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transport for REACH customers. You will work with a team of medical experts and ensure aircraft readiness while maintaining regulatory documentation.

The role requires substantial flight experience, FAA certifications, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A 7-on/7-off schedule and relocation considerations may apply.

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