REACH Lead Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Rural Metro Fire Department; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $106,511–$117,162 (Geo modifier

$15K Sign-on Bonus

Retention Bonus Plans $40,000 after 3y

$5,000 Fire Stipend

$5,000 Lead Pilot Stipend

On-Duty Housing (select locations)

7 Days On 7 Days Off

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is seeking a Lead Helicopter Pilot (full-time) to deliver medical air transport with REACH. You will join a team of medical experts to ensure safe patient transfers, aircraft readiness, and regulatory compliance.

A strong qualification set is required, including rotorcraft certificates and FAA medical clearances. Incentives include six-figure salary range plus sign-on and retention bonuses, housing options, and a structured 7-on/7-off schedule.

Qualifications

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
• Helicopter instrument rating
• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate
• Meet U.S. Forest Service carding requirements: 100 flight hours past 12 months, 50 hours in the AS350, 200 hours of mountain flight time

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

Job description

HAA Lead 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

• $106,511 - $117,162 Salaryincluding20%Geo Modifier


• 15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility


• Retention Bonus Plans ($40,000 after 3 years, plus additional retention bonuses once completed)


• Eligible for a $5000 Fire Stipend (Upon successful completion of the required Fire Check Ride, subject to applicable eligibility requirements)


• $5K Lead Pilot Stipend (subject to applicable eligibility requirements)


• On Duty Housing (for select locations)


• 7Days On and7 Days OffSchedule

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


• 1,500 Helicopter Hours


• 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours


• 500 Turbine Helicopter Hours


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


• 230 poundweight limit with flight gear

Preferred Qualifications

• AS350/H125 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 (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 $106,511 – $117,162; 20% geo modifier included, not additional.

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

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