HAA Helicopter Pilot SPIFR — Life-Saving Missions, Home Time

Rural Metro Fire Department; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On duty housing

Bonus eligible

Up to half the year at home

Job summary

REACH Air Medical Services is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to provide critical medical air transport services. You will work with a team of medical professionals to move patients safely, ensure aircraft readiness, and follow FAR and REACH regulations.

Strong communication with dispatch and crews is essential for smooth operations. Minimum credentials include FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate, instrument rating, and Class II medical, plus 2,000 total and helicopter hours, including turbine and

Qualifications

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours and 2,000 Helicopter Hours.
• 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours and 1,000 Turbine Hours.
• Night flight hours and instrument time as specified.
• 230 lb flight gear weight limit.

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of the medical transport flight team to move patients safely.
• Ensure aircraft readiness and compliance with FAR and REACH requirements.
• Maintain REACH and regulatory documentation accurately.
• Communicate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift-change information for REACH change board records.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Total flight hours

Helicopter hours

PIC hours

Turbine helicopter hours

Night flight hours

Instrument flight time

Weight limit 230 lbs

Education

FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Certificate

Helicopter Instrument Rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

High weight hours required

Job description

REACH Air Medical Services is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to provide critical medical air transport services. You will work with a team of medical professionals to move patients safely, ensure aircraft readiness, and follow FAR and REACH regulations.

Strong communication with dispatch and crews is essential for smooth operations. Minimum credentials include FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate, instrument rating, and Class II medical, plus 2,000 total and helicopter hours, including turbine and