Ambulance Helicopter Pilot (SPIFR) - 7/7

Justhelicopters; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

SPIFR Stipend

Area Float Pilot Stipend

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

Job summary

REACH Helicopter is seeking a Float Pilot (SPIFR) in Willits, CA to perform medical air transport for REACH customers. This full-time role requires a rotorcraft commercial certificate, instrument rating, and current medical certificate, plus extensive helicopter hours and turbine experience.

The position offers competitive salaries with a 7/7 schedule, sign-on and retention bonuses, housing, and a substantial geographic modifier. Join a team focused on safe, high-quality patient transport.

Qualifications

• FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate required.
• Helicopter instrument rating required.
• FAA Class I or II medical certificate required.
• 2,000 total flight hours
• 1,500 helicopter hours
• 1,000 helicopter PIC hours
• 500 turbine helicopter hours
• 75 helicopter instrument hours with 50 in aircraft
• 100 hours night unaided or 50 unaided with 100 hours aided

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches per manuals and FAR/REACH requirements.
• Maintain accurate REACH and regulatory documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift change info to the next pilot and team per recording protocol.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Tools

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter Instrument Rating

FAA Class I/II Medical Certificate

EC135 / H135 EC145 / H145 Aircraft Experience

Job description

REACH Helicopter is seeking a Float Pilot (SPIFR) in Willits, CA to perform medical air transport for REACH customers. This full-time role requires a rotorcraft commercial certificate, instrument rating, and current medical certificate, plus extensive helicopter hours and turbine experience.

The position offers competitive salaries with a 7/7 schedule, sign-on and retention bonuses, housing, and a substantial geographic modifier. Join a team focused on safe, high-quality patient transport.