REACH Helicopter Float Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA

JustHelicopters; California; On-site; USD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

SPIFR stipend

Area float pilot stipend

On-duty housing

7/7 schedule

Geographic modifier

Job summary

REACH Helicopter is hiring a Float Pilot (SPIFR) in Madera, CA to provide critical air medical transport. You will work with medical teams to ensure aircraft readiness and compliance with FAR/REACH requirements, maintaining accurate records and coordinating with dispatch and flight crews.

The role offers substantial incentives including a 15K sign-on, SPIFR stipends, area float pilot stipends, housing, and a 7/7 schedule, with competitive salaries in the 110k–122k USD range.

Qualifications

• Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate required.
• Instrument rating required for helicopter operations.
• FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate required.
• Total flight hours of 2,000 and helicopter hours of 1,500.
• PIC hours of 1,000 and turbine hours of 500.
• Instrument hours of 75 with 50 in aircraft; 100 hours night unaided or 50 unaided with 100 aided.
• Weight limit of 230 pounds with flight gear.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely with a team of medical experts.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatch in accordance with manuals and FAR/REACH requirements.
• Maintain REACH regulatory documentation and records with precision.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Provide shift-change information to the next pilot and team per recording protocol.

Education

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter instrument rating

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

75 Helicopter Instrument Hours with 50 in aircraft

100 Hours Night Unaided, or 50 Hours Unaided with 100 Hours Aided

230 pound weight limit with flight gear

200 Helicopter Instrument Hours Preferred, Including 50 in Aircraft

Job description

REACH Helicopter Float Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA - Madera, CAHelicopter JOBS!* JustHelicopters HOME* Jobs HOME* Search Jobs* Browse Jobs* Post a Resume* Post a Job* Contact UsRegister for Job Board /Login to Job Board# REACH Helicopter Float Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA---Madera, CAUnited StatesApply for Job---CategoryPilotsIndustryHAA (Helicopter Air Ambulance)---Job Description**HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity****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 for REACH customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services. **Incentives*** Salary Range: $110,949- $122,044 including 25% 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* 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* 2,000 Total Flight Hours* 1,500 Helicopter Hours* 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours* 500 Turbine Helicopter Hours* 75 Helicopter Instrument Hours with 50 in aircraft* 100 Hours Night Unaided, or 50 Hours Unaided with 100 Hours Aided* 230 pound weight limit with flight gear **Preferred Qualifications** * 200 Helicopter Instrument Hours Preferred, Including 50 in Aircraft* EC135 / H135 EC145/H145 Aircraft Experience* High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher **Why Choose REACH?** As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, 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.**Competitive starting salaries from $ 110,949- $ 122,044; 25% geo modifier included, not additional.**Check out our careers site *benefits page* to learn more about our benefit options.R0057294