Medical Air Transport Helicopter Pilot (7/7 Schedule)

Rural Metro Fire Department; Brawley (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $15,000

On-Duty Housing

Retention bonuses

Geographic modifier 30%

7/7 Schedule

Job summary

REACH is seeking a helicopter pilot for full-time medical airtransportation services. You will work with a team of medical experts to safely transport patients and ensure aircraft readiness while adhering to FAR/REACH requirements.

The role requires an FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate, instrument rating, and an FAA Class I/II medical certificate, plus substantial flight hours. Expect a competitive salary with a 30% geographic modifier, a $15k sign-on, and on-duty housing.

Qualifications

• Must hold an FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating required.
• Current FAA Class I or II medical certificate.
• 2,000 total flight hours.
• 1,500 helicopter hours.
• 1,000 helicopter PIC hours.
• 500 turbine helicopter hours.
• 100 night hours unaided or 50 unaided with 100 aided.
• 230 lb weight limit with flight gear.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely with a medical team to and from locations.
• Maintain aircraft readiness and comply with FAR/REACH requirements.
• Keep REACH and regulatory documentation up to date.
• Coordinate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Record shift changes on the REACH change board.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety culture

Education

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter Instrument Rating

FAA Class I/II Medical Certificate

Tools

Total Flight Hours

Helicopter Hours

PIC Hours

Turbine Hours

Night Hours

Weight Limit

Job description

REACH is seeking a helicopter pilot for full-time medical airtransportation services. You will work with a team of medical experts to safely transport patients and ensure aircraft readiness while adhering to FAR/REACH requirements.

The role requires an FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate, instrument rating, and an FAA Class I/II medical certificate, plus substantial flight hours. Expect a competitive salary with a 30% geographic modifier, a $15k sign-on, and on-duty housing.