Float Helicopter Pilot (SPIFR) – On-Duty Housing

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

Benefits offered by this job

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

Sign-on Bonus $15,000

Retention Bonus up to $40,000 after 3+

SPIFR Stipend $5,000

Area Float Pilot Stipend $12,000

Job summary

REACH Helicopter is seeking an experienced Float Pilot (SPIFR) in Ukiah, CA to join our HAA team. The role requires a rotorcraft FAA Commercial certificate, instrument rating, and a current FAA medical certificate, with extensive flight hours and night experience.

You will coordinate with medical staff to transport patients, ensure aircraft readiness, and maintain regulatory records. On-duty housing and a 7/7 schedule accompany a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Current rotorcraft FAA commercial certificate is required.
• Helicopter instrument rating is required.
• Valid FAA Class I or II medical certificate.
• Minimum flight hours as specified in requirements.
• Weight limit and night-imagined hour requirements are specified.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and customers with medical team coordination.
• Ensure aircraft readiness and compliance with FAR/REACH requirements.
• Maintain REACH and regulatory documentation and record-keeping.
• Communicate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift change information and update REACH change board details.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Education

Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter instrument rating

FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate

2000 Total Flight Hours

1500 Helicopter Hours

1000 Helicopter PIC Hours

500 Turbine Helicopter Hours

75 Helicopter Instrument Hours (50 in aircraft)

100 Night Hours Unaided (or 50 Unaided +100 Aided)

230 lb weight limit with flight gear

High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

EC135 / H135 / EC145/H145 Aircraft Experience

Tools

EC135 / H135 / EC145/H145 Aircraft Experience

Job description

REACH Helicopter is seeking an experienced Float Pilot (SPIFR) in Ukiah, CA to join our HAA team. The role requires a rotorcraft FAA Commercial certificate, instrument rating, and a current FAA medical certificate, with extensive flight hours and night experience.

You will coordinate with medical staff to transport patients, ensure aircraft readiness, and maintain regulatory records. On-duty housing and a 7/7 schedule accompany a competitive compensation package.