Helicopter Pilot SPIFR

Helicopter Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA - Willits, CA

Pilots get more with GMR Companies in 2025!

• Competitive starting salaries from $119,437-131, 381 including 40% Geo Modifier
• IFR Allowance adds another 5K
• 15K Sign-On Bonus after training!
• 40K Retention Bonus after 36 Months in the GMR Pilot Retention Bonus Plan
• Off-Duty Housing at this location
  
  

We’re hiring an IFR Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to our customers. This pilot will be qualified to fly our EC135/H135 aircraft. Scheduled shifts run seven days on / seven days off, 12-hour shifts, and service day or night trips. Safety is a key pillar of our services; therefore, all of our pilots work on a quality, professional team committed to high safety standards for both crew and customers.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Operates the aircraft in accordance with the Rotorcraft Flight Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and company policies, always prioritizing safety and compliance.
• Coordinates effectively with dispatch, medical teams, and ground personnel to ensure seamless transport operations.
• Conducts pre-flight inspections, monitors weather conditions, completes flight planning, and ensures aircraft readiness for dispatch.
• Maintains aircraft cleanliness and assists in routine housekeeping duties around the base, including the hangar and crew quarters.
• Reports aircraft discrepancies, malfunctions, or incidents immediately to the Communications Center and maintenance team.
• Participates in aircraft upkeep, including wash and wax responsibilities.
• Accurately completes required paperwork, including flight logs and manifests, in a timely manner.
• Provides detailed shift change reports and adheres to company protocols for updating the change board.
• Embodies the REACH values and maintains a professional demeanor on and off duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education & Certifications

• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter Certificate
• FAA Helicopter Instrument Rating (Required)
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  

Experience Requirements

• 2,000 helicopter flight hours
• 1,000 helicopter PIC hours
• 1,000 turbine hours
• Minimum 200 helicopter night flight hours (aided and/or unaided)
• Minimum 100 cumulative hours of instrument flight time
  
  

Pilot Incentives

• Hourly position
• 40% geographical modifier to base pay
• $5,000 IFR Stipend
• $15,000 sign-on bonus (1-year commitment)
• $40K Retention Bonus after 36 months under the GMR Pilot Retention Bonus Plan
• 24-hour pilot housing provided
• 7-on / 7-off schedule
  
  

Physical Requirements

• 230-pound weight limit, including flight gear
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must work near moving mechanical parts and in various weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens, airborne particles, and in-flight vibrations
• Noise levels may require wearing a headset
  
  

Mental Requirements

• Ability to make sound, time-sensitive decisions under pressure
• Follow oral and written instructions precisely
• Adapt to irregular schedules and changing operational needs
  
  

Previous Airbus EC135/H135 or similar aircraft experience preferred, but not required.

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 $119,437- $131, 381.
• (DOE) including 40% geo modifier
  
  

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

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