Lead Helicopter Float Pilot — Medical Air Transport

Rural Metro Fire Department; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Duty Housing

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

SPIF Stipend

Lead Pilot Stipend

Area Float Pilot Stipend

7/7 Schedule

Job summary

REACH is a leader in medical air transport, seeking a Helicopter Pilot to provide critical air ambulance services. Work with a team of medical experts to transport customers safely, ensure aircraft readiness, and comply with FAR and REACH requirements while maintaining regulatory documentation.

We offer a competitive salary of $119,825 to $131,807 with a 35% geographic modifier, a $15,000 sign-on, retention bonuses, stipends, on-duty housing and a 7/7 schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating is required.
• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate is required.
• Total flight hours: 2,000; helicopter hours: 2,000; PIC hours: 1,000.
• Minimum instrument flight time: 1,000 hours; night time: 200 hours.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers safely with a team of medical experts.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatch and regulation compliance.
• Maintain REACH and regulatory documentation and records.
• Communicate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift-change information per protocol and maintain certifications.

Skills

Rotorcraft Certificate

Instrument Rating

FAA Medical Certificate

Flight Hours

PIC Hours

Turbine Hours

Night Hours

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Formal Flight Training

Job description

REACH is a leader in medical air transport, seeking a Helicopter Pilot to provide critical air ambulance services. Work with a team of medical experts to transport customers safely, ensure aircraft readiness, and comply with FAR and REACH requirements while maintaining regulatory documentation.

We offer a competitive salary of $119,825 to $131,807 with a 35% geographic modifier, a $15,000 sign-on, retention bonuses, stipends, on-duty housing and a 7/7 schedule.