NorCal IFR Helicopter Pilot REACH EG

Rural Metro Fire Department; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 106,511 - 136,689; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15K Sign-On Bonus after training

40K Retention Bonus after 36 Months

Off-Duty Housing provided

7/7 Schedule

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is hiring a Helicopter Pilot in Modesto, California, to provide medical air transportation services. Applicants should possess a Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate and significant flight hours, including 1,000 PIC hours. The role involves ensuring aircraft readiness and effective communication with medical teams. The starting salary ranges from $106,511-$136,689, with additional bonuses and housing offered. Join a reputable service focused on emergency medical response.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2,000 total flight hours with 1,000 hours in helicopters.
• Comply with FAA regulations and maintain aircraft cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with flight crews and partners.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport customers to and from locations.
• Ensure readiness and maintenance of aircraft for flight.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and record keeping.

Skills

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter instrument rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Flight communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Airbus EC135/H135

Job description

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to REACH Air Medical Services customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services.

This posting is for multiple Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) positions. We have other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open location of your choosing. This is not a Float Pilot position.

• Starting salaries from $106,511-$136,689 (including Geo Modifier,not additional)
• IFR Allowance adds another 5K
• 15K Sign-On Bonus after training!
• 40K Retention Bonus after 36 Months in the GMR Pilot Retention Bonus Plan
• Off-Duty Housing is provided
• 7/7 Schedule

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and Company requirements, and maintain aircraft cleanliness
• Maintain accurate Company and regulatory documentation and record keeping
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
• Provide shift change information to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording Company change board details
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training

Minimum Requirements

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
• Helicopter instrument rating
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours
• 2,000 helicopter flight hours
• 1,000 helicopter PIC hours
• 1,000 turbine hours
• Minimum 100 cumulative hours of instrument flight time
• Minimum 200 helicopter night hours (aided and/or unaided)
• 230 pound weight limit with flight gear

Aircraft Experience:

• Previous Airbus EC135/H135 or similar aircraft experience preferred, but not required.

Application Requirement: Upload your Pilot License and FAA Medical Certificate

Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

Why Choose REACH? As a quality air medical transport service, REACH is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Competitive starting salaries from $106,511-$136,689; geo modifier included, not additional.

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