REACH Helicopter Float Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA

JustHelicopters; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

SPIFR Stipend

Area Float Pilot Stipend

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

Job summary

REACH Helicopter is seeking a Float Pilot (SPIFR) in Willits, CA to perform medical air transport for REACH customers. This full-time role requires a rotorcraft commercial certificate, instrument rating, and current medical certificate, plus extensive helicopter hours and turbine experience.

The position offers competitive salaries with a 7/7 schedule, sign-on and retention bonuses, housing, and a substantial geographic modifier. Join a team focused on safe, high-quality patient transport.

Qualifications

• FAA rotorcraft commercial certificate required.
• Helicopter instrument rating required.
• FAA Class I or II medical certificate required.
• 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 unaided with 100 hours aided

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches per manuals and FAR/REACH requirements.
• Maintain accurate REACH and regulatory documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners.
• Provide shift change info to the next pilot and team per recording protocol.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Tools

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter Instrument Rating

FAA Class I/II Medical Certificate

EC135 / H135 EC145 / H145 Aircraft Experience

Job description

# REACH Helicopter Float Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA---Willits, 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