Helicopter Pilot SPIFR
US-CA-Willits
Pilot Careers
Req #: 50760
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: * 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. Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications: 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.
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