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Helicopter Pilot SPIFR-HAA

by Global Medical Response

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Date Posted

July 16, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Category

Helicopter Pilot

Salary Range

$119.8K - $131.8K

Cost of Living

View details for Modesto

Locations

Modesto, California

Application Deadline

August 15, 2026

Description

Overview

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.

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $119,825 - $131,807 including 35% Geographic Modifier
  • 15K Sign-On Bonus, subject to eligibility
  • Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed)
  • 5K SPIFR Stipend
  • On Duty Housing
  • 7/7 Schedule

Responsibilities

  • Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities
  • Ensure aircraft readiness 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 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 II Medical Certificate
  • 2,000 Total Flight Hours
  • 2,000 Helicopter Hours
  • 1,000 Helicopter PIC Hours
  • 1,000 Turbine Helicopter Hours
  • Minimum 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided)
  • Minimum 100 cumulative hours of instrument flight time
  • 230 pound weight limit with flight gear

Preferred Qualifications

  • EC135/H135 Aircraft Experience
  • High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher

Why Choose REACH?

As a quality air medical transport service, REACH is part 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.

Application Information

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 10/27/2026.

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 Salary

Competitive starting salaries from $119,825 - $131,807; 35% geo modifier included, not additional. Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

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