REACH VFR Helicopter Pilot - HAA - Located in {parent_city}, CA

REACH Air Medical Services; California; On-site; USD 106,511 - 131,807; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15K Sign-On Bonus

Retention bonus ($40,000 after 42 months)

On Duty Housing

7/7 Schedule

Job summary

REACH Air Medical Services in Sacramento, CA is hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide critical medical transportation. The ideal candidate will possess a current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate and significant flight experience. With competitive salaries ranging from $106,511 to $131,807, plus bonuses and on-duty housing, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact lives in emergency scenarios.

As a key member of a dedicated team, you’ll ensure aircraft readiness and compliance while working to deliver safe, effective transportation for patients.

Qualifications

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate.
• Helicopter instrument rating is required.
• Must have a valid FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 2,000 total flight hours with at least 1,000 in turbine helicopters.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers safely to and from medical facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and record-keeping.

Skills

Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate

Helicopter instrument rating

FAA Class II Medical Certificate

Total flight hours (2000)

Helicopter flight hours (2000)

Helicopter PIC hours (1000)

Turbine hours (1000)

Helicopter night hours (minimum 200)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

f 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.

Located in Sacramento, CA

Job Description

f 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. This posting is for multiple VFR positions; we have other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we can move your application to the open location of your choice. This is not a Float Pilot position.

• Starting Salary Range $106,511 - $131,807 including Geo Modifier
• 15K Sign-On Bonus, subject to eligibility
• Retention bonus plan ($40,000 after 42 months, plus additional retention bonuses upon completion of program milestones)
• On Duty Housing
• 7/7 Schedule

Responsibilities

• Work 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 Company requirements, and maintain aircraft cleanliness
• Maintain accurate Company and regulatory documentation and record keeping
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
• Provide shift change information to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording Company change board details
• 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 flight hours
• 1,000 helicopter PIC hours
• 1,000 turbine hours
• Minimum 200 helicopter night hours (aided and/or unaided)
• 230 pound weight limit with flight gear

Aircraft Experience

• Previous Airbus AS350/ H125 / H130 or similar aircraft experience preferred, but not required.

Application Requirement

• Upload your Pilot License and FAA Medical Certificate

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent

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.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 05/07/2027

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 $106,511 - $131,807; Geo modifier included, not additional.

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