Helicopter Pilot - Located in Modesto, CA

REACH Air Medical Services; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

On duty housing

Likely annual bonus

Job summary

REACH Air Medical Services in Modesto, CA, is hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services. The role emphasizes safety and mission-critical patient transport with potential bonuses and housing support.

Candidate must have rotorcraft flight credentials, instrument rating, and substantial turbine helicopter experience. The position offers competitive pay and a path to be part of a trusted GMR family of teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold a rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate (mechanical flying privileges).
• Helicopter instrument rating required.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate required.
• 2,000 total flight hours.
• 2,000 helicopter hours.
• 1,000 helicopter PIC hours.
• 1,000 turbine helicopter hours.
• Minimum 200 helicopter night flight hours.
• Minimum 100 cumulative hours of instrument time.
• 230 pound weight limit with flight gear.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of medical professionals to transport customers safely to/from locations and facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness per manuals, FAR and REACH requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties.
• Maintain accurate REACH and regulatory documentation and records.
• Communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift change information to the next pilot and team following REACH change board protocol.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Education

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter instrument rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

EC135/H135 Aircraft Experience

Job description

Located in Modesto, CA

Job Description

Helicopter Pilot, Reach

$240,000 Total Potential. 7/7. Missions that matter.

Pilot Incentives

This is pilot life at Global Medical Response:

• Potential to earn up to $85,000 bonus
• Up to half the year at home
• On duty housing
• Saving lives in HEMS

We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to REACH Air Medical Services’ customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services.

Responsibilities

• Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
• Ensure aircraft readiness as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and REACH requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties
• Maintain accurate REACH and regulatory documentation and record keeping
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
• Provide shift change info to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording REACH change board details
• Accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training

Minimum Requirements

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
• Helicopter instrument rating
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours
• 2,000 Helicopter Hours
• 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours
• 1,000 Turbine Helicopter Hours
• Minimum 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided)
• Minimum 100 cumulative hours of instrument flight time
• 230 pound weight limit with flight gear

Preferred Qualifications

• EC135/H135 Aircraft Experience
• High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Why Choose REACH?

As a quality air medical transport service, REACH is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors

keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

Why Choose REACH?

As a quality air medical transport service, REACH is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors

keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

Pay range potential $141,599-$155,762 and bonus eligible

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.