REACH Helicopter Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA

Helicopter Jobs; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-duty housing

Bonus eligible

High bonus potential (up to $110,000)

Job summary

Global Medical Response is seeking a Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) pilot for a full-time position in California. The role focuses on medical air transport, safety, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for substantial bonuses and housing support.

The successful candidate will meet strict flight-hour and credential requirements and work as part of a mission-critical team to save lives across REACH operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid FAA Rotorcraft commercial certificate.
• Instrument rating required and Class II medical.
• Extensive helicopter flight hour minimums are required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients with a medical team, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Maintain aircraft readiness and comply with FAR/REACH requirements.
• Keep accurate regulatory documentation and records.
• Coordinate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Provide shift-change information to the next pilot and team.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety minded

Communication

Education

FAA Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate

FAA Helicopter Instrument Rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

2000 Total Flight Hours

2000 Helicopter Hours

1000 Helicopter PIC Hours

1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours

Night Flight Hours 200

Job description

HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity

$280,000 Total Potential. 7/7. Missions that matter.

Pilot Incentives - This is pilot life at Global Medical Response:

• Potential to earn up to $110,000 bonus
• Up to half the year at home
• On duty housing
• Saving lives in HAA / HEMS

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.

Responsibilities

• Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
• Ensure aircraft readiness 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 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 II Medical Certificate
• 2,000 Total Flight Hours
• 2,000 Helicopter Hours
• 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours
• 1,000 Turbine Helicopter Hours
• Minimum 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided)
• Minimum 100 cumulative hours of instrument flight time
• 230 pound weight limit with flight gear

Preferred Qualifications

• EC135/H135 Aircraft Experience
• High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

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.

Pay range potential $157,322 - $173,069 and bonus eligible

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.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.