REACH Helicopter Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA - Located in Gilroy, CA

REACH Air Medical Services; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

On-duty housing

7 days on 7 days off

Job summary

REACH Air Medical Services in Gilroy, CA is seeking a Helicopter Pilot for a full-time role. The position involves transporting patients with a medical team, ensuring aircraft readiness, and maintaining regulatory documentation.

The job emphasizes safety, FAR compliance, and collaboration with dispatch and flight crews. Minimum qualifications include a rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate, instrument rating, and a current FAA medical certificate, plus thousands of flight hours.

Qualifications

• Current rotorcraft commercial certificate required.
• Instrument rating is required for flight operations.
• Current FAA medical certificate is required for duty.
• Total flight hours must meet minimums stated in the ad.
• Hours on rotorcraft and turbine helicopters are specified.
• Night flight hour requirements apply for safety.
• Weight limit and flight gear considerations are specified.
• Preferred EC135/H135 experience is advantageous.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport with medical teams and pilots.
• Maintain aircraft readiness for dispatch per manuals and FAR/REACH rules.
• Keep REACH and regulatory documentation up to date.
• Communicate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Provide shift change information following board procedures.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing training.

Skills

Flight operations

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

FAA Rotorcraft Commercial Certificate

Instrument Rating

FAA Class I/II Medical Certificate

Job description

HAA Pilot Full-Time Opportunity

Located in Gilroy, CA

Job Description

We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services for REACH customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services.

Incentives

• $124,263 - $136,689 Salary including 40% Geo Modifier
• 15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention Bonus Plans ($40,000 after 3 years, plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
• $5K Single Pilot IFR (SPIFR) Stipend
• On Duty Housing (for select locations)
• 7 Days On and 7 Days Off 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
• 2,000 Helicopter Hours
• 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours
• 1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours
• 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 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.At aMomentsNotice.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 $124,263- $ 136,689; 40% geo modifier included, not additional