HAA Helicopter Pilot SPIFR – Life-Saving Missions

Rural Metro Fire Department; Modesto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

On-duty housing

Half-year at home

Job summary

Global Medical Response is hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation for REACH Air Medical Services’ customers. The role emphasizes safety, aircraft readiness, and regulatory compliance across operations.

The candidate must hold a rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate, an instrument rating, and a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate, with substantial helicopter flight hours and night hours preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness per manuals, FAR and REACH requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties.
• 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 REACH change board protocol.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

2000 Total Flight Hours

2000 Helicopter Hours

1000 Helicopter PIC Hours

1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours

200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours

Instrument Flight Time

Weight limit 230 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

EC135/H135 Experience

Job description

Global Medical Response is hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation for REACH Air Medical Services’ customers. The role emphasizes safety, aircraft readiness, and regulatory compliance across operations.

The candidate must hold a rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate, an instrument rating, and a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate, with substantial helicopter flight hours and night hours preferred.