Lead Helicopter Pilot - HAA
by Global Medical Response
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Date Posted
August 28, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Category
Helicopter Pilot
Salary Range
$106.5K - $117.2K
Cost of Living
N/A
Locations
Application Deadline
September 27, 2026
Description
IMMEDIATE HIRING! HAA LEAD PILOT Full-Time Opportunity in El Dorado/Placerville
Missions that matter.
Pilot Incentives
- Salary Range: $106,511 – $117,162 including 20% Geographic Modifier
- 15K Sign-On Bonus, subject to eligibility
- Retention Bonus plans: $40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed
- Eligible for a $5,000 Fire Stipend upon successful completion of the required Fire Check Ride, subject to applicable eligibility requirements
- $5,000 Lead Pilot Stipend, subject to applicable eligibility requirements
- On Duty Housing
- 7/7 Schedule
If 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.
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 Air Medical Services requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties
- Maintain accurate REACH Air Medical Services 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 Air Medical Services 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)
- 230 pound weight limit with flight gear
- Must meet U.S. Forest Service carding requirements:
- 100 flight hours in the past 12 months
- 50 hours in the AS350
- 200 hours of mountain flight time (as defined by AIM)
Preferred Qualifications
- AS350/H125 Aircraft Experience
- High School Diploma/Equivalent or Higher
- Upload your Pilot License and FAA Medical Certificate
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.
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 $106,511 – $117,162; 20% geo modifier included, not additional.
Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.
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