REACH Helicopter Fire Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA - Located in Bermuda Dunes, CA

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

Benefits offered by this job

15K Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonuses: $40,000 after 3 yrs

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

Job summary

REACH Air Medical Services in Bermuda Dunes, CA, is hiring a Helicopter Pilot on a full-time basis to transport patients and supporting medical missions. The role requires current rotorcraft FAA commercial certificate, instrument rating, and medical cert, plus extensive flight hours and mountain experience.

Competitive salary with a 30% geographic modifier, sign-on bonus, and retention incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• Current rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate required.
• Helicopter instrument rating required.
• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate required.
• 100 flight hours in the past 12 months for US Forest Service carding; 50 hours in AS350; 200 hours mountain flight time.
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours; 2,000 Helicopter Hours; 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours; 1,000 Turbine Hours.
• Minimum 100 cumulative hours of instrument flight time; 200 night hours.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients with a medical team to locations and facilities.
• Maintain aircraft readiness for flight dispatch per manuals and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain REACH and regulatory documentation and records.
• Communicate and coordinate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift-change information per protocol; record changes on the REACH board.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Education

FAA Commercial Rotorcraft Certificate

FAA Instrument Rating

FAA Class I/II Medical Certificate

Total Flight Hours 2000

Helicopter PIC Hours 1000

Turbine Helicopter Hours 1000

Night Hours 200

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EC135 / H135 Aircraft Experience

Job description

Located in Bermuda Dunes, CA

Job Description

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity

We’re hiring aHelicopter Pilotto provide medical air transportation services for REACH customers. 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 ambulanceservices,REACHis one ofGlobal Medical Response’s(GMR)family ofsolutions. OurGMRteams 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,seekto understand, find a way together and be accountableuniteour teamsand 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.