Medical Air Helicopter Pilot – HAA/HEMS, Housing & Big Bonus

Rural Metro Fire Department; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-duty housing

Home time up to half the year

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Global Medical Response (REACH Air Medical Services) seeks a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transport. Safety is a core pillar as you join a team delivering critical care to customers.

Responsibilities include coordinating with dispatch, ensuring aircraft readiness per FAR/REACH, and maintaining regulatory logs. Attractive total pay with bonus potential, plus incentives like on-duty housing and significant home time.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Aircraft operation

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Dispatch communication

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Job description

Global Medical Response (REACH Air Medical Services) seeks a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transport. Safety is a core pillar as you join a team delivering critical care to customers.

Responsibilities include coordinating with dispatch, ensuring aircraft readiness per FAR/REACH, and maintaining regulatory logs. Attractive total pay with bonus potential, plus incentives like on-duty housing and significant home time.