Helicopter Pilot SPIFR — 7 On/7 Off, $15K Sign-On

REACH Air Medical Services; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

On-duty housing

7 days on 7 days off

Job summary

REACH Air Medical Services in Gilroy, CA is seeking a Helicopter Pilot for a full-time role. The position involves transporting patients with a medical team, ensuring aircraft readiness, and maintaining regulatory documentation.

The job emphasizes safety, FAR compliance, and collaboration with dispatch and flight crews. Minimum qualifications include a rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate, instrument rating, and a current FAA medical certificate, plus thousands of flight hours.

Qualifications

• Current rotorcraft commercial certificate required.
• Instrument rating is required for flight operations.
• Current FAA medical certificate is required for duty.
• Total flight hours must meet minimums stated in the ad.
• Hours on rotorcraft and turbine helicopters are specified.
• Night flight hour requirements apply for safety.
• Weight limit and flight gear considerations are specified.
• Preferred EC135/H135 experience is advantageous.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport with medical teams and pilots.
• Maintain aircraft readiness for dispatch per manuals and FAR/REACH rules.
• Keep REACH and regulatory documentation up to date.
• Communicate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Provide shift change information following board procedures.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Flight operations

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

FAA Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate

Instrument Rating

FAA Class I/II Medical Certificate

Job description

REACH Air Medical Services in Gilroy, CA is seeking a Helicopter Pilot for a full-time role. The position involves transporting patients with a medical team, ensuring aircraft readiness, and maintaining regulatory documentation.

The job emphasizes safety, FAR compliance, and collaboration with dispatch and flight crews. Minimum qualifications include a rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate, instrument rating, and a current FAA medical certificate, plus thousands of flight hours.