REACH Helicopter Fire Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA

REACH Medical Holdings; Bermuda Dunes (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Retention bonuses

Area float pilot stipend $12,000

SPIFR stipend $5,000

Fire stipend $5,000

On-duty housing

7/7 schedule

Job summary

REACH Medical Holdings is hiring a HAA Pilot in a full-time capacity to provide medical air transport services. The role emphasizes aircraft readiness, compliance with FAR/REACH rules, and accurate documentation while coordinating with dispatch and flight crews to ensure safe patient transport.

The position offers a salary range of $115,387 - $126,926 with a 30% geographic modifier, plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility), retention bonuses, a $12,000 Area Float Pilot stipend, a $5,000 SPIFR

Qualifications

• Must hold rotorcraft FAA commercial certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating required.
• FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate required.
• Meet US Forest Service carding: 100 flight hours in past 12 months, 50 hours in AS350, 200 hours mountain flight time.
• 2,000 total flight hours required.
• 2,000 helicopter hours required.
• 1,000 helicopter PIC hours required.
• 1,000 turbine helicopter hours required.
• Minimum 100 cumulative instrument flight hours.
• 200 night helicopter hours (with or without night vision).
• EC135 / H135 EC145 / H145 aircraft experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent or higher.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely with a medical team to/from locations and facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatch per manuals and FAR/REACH requirements.
• Maintain REACH regulatory documentation and record keeping.
• Communicate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift change information per REACH change board protocol.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Education

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter Instrument Rating

FAA Class I/II Medical Certificate

US Forest Service carding: 100 flight hours past 12 months, 50 hrs in AS350, 200 hrs mountain flight

2000 Total Flight Hours

2000 Helicopter Hours

1000 Helicopter PIC Hours

1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours

Minimum 100 instrument flight hours

200 night helicopter hours

EC135 / H135 EC145 / H145 Aircraft Experience

High School Diploma or Higher

Job description

Job Description

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity

We’re hiring aHelicopter Pilotto providemedical airtransportation services for REACHcustomers. Safety isa key pillar of ourservices.

• Salary Range: $115,387 - $126,926 including 30% Geographic Modifier
• 15K Sign-On Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• 5K SPIFR Stipend
• 5k Fire Stipend
• 12K Area Float Pilot Stipend
• On Duty Housing
• 7/7 Schedule

Responsibilities

• Working 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 REACH requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties

• Maintain accurate REACH and regulatory documentation and record keeping

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners

• Provide shift change info to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording A REACH change board details

• Accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training

Minimum Requirements

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

• Helicopter instrument rating

• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate

• Must meet U.S. Forest Service carding requirements: 100 flight hours in the past 12 months, 50 hours in the AS350, 200 hours of mountain flight time (as defined by AIM)

• 2,000 Total Flight Hours

• 2,000 Helicopter Hours

• 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours

• 1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours

• Minimum 100 cumulative hours of instrument flight time

• 200 helicopter hours night hours aided or unaided

• 230 pound weight limit with flight gear

Preferred Qualifications

• EC135 / H135 EC145/H145 Aircraft Experience

• High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Why Choose REACH?As a leader in helicopter air ambulanceservice, 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.

EEO Statement

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.

More Information about this Job

Competitive starting salaries from $115,387 - $126,926; 30% geo modifier included, not additional.

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