Medical Helicopter Pilot – Instrument Rated, 7/7 Schedule

Global Medical Response; Desert Knolls (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15K Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus $40,000 after 3 years

$5,000 SPIFR Stipend

$12,000 Area Float Pilot Stipend

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

Job summary

Global Medical Response seeks a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot for full-time service. You will join a team to transport patients safely to and from locations, maintaining strict compliance with REACH and FAR requirements.

Qualified candidates hold a rotorcraft commercial certificate, instrument rating, and required flight hours. The role includes a 7/7 schedule, on-duty housing, and competitive incentives including sign-on and retention bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating required.
• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 2,000 total flight hours; 2,000 helicopter hours.
• 1,000 helicopter PIC hours; 1,000 turbine hours.
• Minimum 100 hours instrument flight; 200 night hours.
• Maximum 230 lb weight with flight gear.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients with a medical team to locations and facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatch per FAR and REACH requirements.
• Maintain 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 per protocol.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter Instrument Rating

FAA Class I/II Medical Certificate

Total Flight Hours 2000

Helicopter Hours 2000

Helicopter PIC Hours 1000

Turbine Helicopter Hours 1000

Instrument Time 1000 hours

Night Flight Hours 200

Weight Limit 230 lbs with gear

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Global Medical Response seeks a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot for full-time service. You will join a team to transport patients safely to and from locations, maintaining strict compliance with REACH and FAR requirements.

Qualified candidates hold a rotorcraft commercial certificate, instrument rating, and required flight hours. The role includes a 7/7 schedule, on-duty housing, and competitive incentives including sign-on and retention bonuses.