The Helicopter Pilot operates rotor-wing aircraft to provide high-quality, customer-focused air medical transport services, ensuring safety, compliance, and mission effectiveness. Responsibilities include maintaining flight readiness, completing accurate documentation, coordinating with EMS and healthcare personnel, and adhering to FAA and company policies. Candidates must have extensive helicopter flight experience, relevant certifications, and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and stress management skills.
Job Description:Helicopter Pilot - HAA (SPIFR) Fort Hunter Liggett , CA
The Pilot provides customer-oriented, high-quality air medical transport services in a safe and efficient manner. This role requires proactive teamwork both in flight and during ground operations, utilizing strong communication and technical skills to support the company’s mission of being a top provider in the EMS industry.
Maintain a flight schedule as assigned by the company.
Be available for extra duty shifts due to vacation, sick leave, or other absences.
Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatch, including but not limited to:
Compliance with all FAR and company (REACH) requirements.
Aircraft cleanliness.
Completion of all flight crew responsibilities.
Accurately complete all required documentation:
Duty shift change form
Load manifests
Duty/time sheets (within scheduled due dates)
Communicate all pertinent flight operations information to the incoming shift or through the Company Communications Board.
Attend mandatory meetings, training, and check-flights outside of regular duty hours.
Follow all current company policies and procedures, including use of systems and electronic platforms.
Maintain current licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety training, and advanced procedures documentation.
Demonstrate familiarity with equipment and supplies used in emergency programs.
Maintain positive relationships with coworkers, EMS partners, hospitals, and the public.
Participate in mission briefings, debriefings, and complete required mission documentation.
Conduct aircraft safety briefings and ensure safety compliance for all personnel and equipment.
Exhibit professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.
Utilize effective communication to coordinate across departments and with vendors.
Collaborate professionally with allied health and public safety personnel.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Flight Experience:
2,000 total helicopter flight hours.
1,000 PIC helicopter flight hours.
500 hours cumulative night flight experience.
100 hours cumulative IFR experience.
Certifications:
Commercial Instrument Helicopter Rating.
Current Class II Medical Certificate.
ATP rating preferred.
Aircraft Experience:
250 hours total in Airbus EC-135, H145, or UH-72 (required).
NVG experience preferred.
Other Requirements:
Maximum duty weight (body weight + gear, excluding helmet): 230 lbs.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to remain composed and accurate under pressure with frequent interruptions.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting demands.
Professional appearance and demeanor as a REACH flight team member.
Positive team attitude with flight crew, maintenance, and communication staff.
Capacity to work independently and manage stress effectively.
Continuous knowledge of aviation SOPs and company processes.
Effective, clear, and professional communication.
Demonstrates a team-oriented mindset.
Provides and receives constructive feedback.
Receptive, responsive, and realistic.
Maintains familiarity with REACH policies, procedures, and SOPs.
Moderate standing, sitting, and walking.
Moderate to rigorous pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting.
Ability to lift 75 lbs from floor to bench height.
Ability to hear standard aircraft sounds.
Maintain duty weight under 230 lbs for rotor-wing operations.
Must be able to wear a commercially available respirator with proper fit, if required.
Meets close and distant visual requirements (Class II Aviation Medical).
Capable of multitasking and typing.
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION !
This base is positioned on and provides service to a US Military Installation. In addition to the standard REACH background check or REACH DOT background check, all hires for this role will be required to complete and clear additional US Government background checks, including, but not limited to:
Why Choose REACH? As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, REACH Air Medical Services 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 . Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers .
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. Pilots
More Information about this Job:Check out our careers site to learn more about our benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HAS, EAP, vacation and paid time off.
Helicopter Pilot, Air Medical Transport, FAA Certified, Emergency Medical Services, Rotor-wing Operations, Flight Safety, Instrument Flight Rating, Patient Transportation, Aviation Compliance, Flight Coordination
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