Float Helicopter Pilot SPIFR – 7/7, $15K Sign-On, Housing

Global Medical Response

Auburn (CA)

On-site

USD 111,000 - 122,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000
Retention bonus plan
On-duty housing
7/7 schedule
Area float stipend 12K
SPIFR stipend 5K

Job summary

Global Medical Response in California is seeking a Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) Pilot for a full-time opportunity in Auburn. This role requires high endurance, precision, and teamwork to transport patients safely and efficiently.

You will ensure aircraft readiness, maintain regulatory documents, and coordinate with dispatch, flight crews, and facilities. The package includes a highly competitive salary, a 15k sign-on bonus, retention bonuses, housing, and a 7/7 schedule.

Qualifications

  • 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 Helicopter Hours?
  • 1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours.
  • 200 helicopter hours night hours aided or unaided.
  • Minimum 100 cumulative hours of instrument flight time.
  • 230 pound weight limit with flight gear.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate
Helicopter instrument rating

Job description

Global Medical Response in California is seeking a Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) Pilot for a full-time opportunity in Auburn. This role requires high endurance, precision, and teamwork to transport patients safely and efficiently.

You will ensure aircraft readiness, maintain regulatory documents, and coordinate with dispatch, flight crews, and facilities. The package includes a highly competitive salary, a 15k sign-on bonus, retention bonuses, housing, and a 7/7 schedule.

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