Helicopter Pilot- SPIFR

Helicopter Pilot - SPIFR at REACH Medical Holdings Summary:

The Helicopter Pilot at REACH Air Medical Services provides high-quality air medical transport services while ensuring safety and efficiency.

• Extensive experience in helicopter operations
• Adherence to FAA regulations
• Exceptional customer service skills

This role requires a crucial team member to collaborate with EMS personnel and fulfill various duties, from flight readiness checks to communication with ground teams.

Job Description:

Helicopter Pilot - HAA (SPIFR), Fort Hunter Liggett, CA

• Competitive starting salaries $128,703.56 - $141,073 DOE
• $15K Sign-On Bonus after training
• $40K Retention Bonus after 36 Months in the GMR Pilot Retention Bonus Plan
• Housing available at this location
• Preferred consideration and transfer opportunities to over 350 rotor locations coast to coast across Global Medical Response

The pilot position provides customer-oriented, high-quality air medical transport service in a safe and efficient manner.

The pilots are expected to act as proactive and integral team players both in flight and during ground operations utilizing communication and technical skills which will strengthen the company goal of being held in the highest regard within the EMS industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a schedule as set forth by the company
• Must be prepared to occasionally serve extra duty shifts when called upon due to the absence of other pilots for vacation sick leave etc.
• Ensures aircraft readiness for flight dispatches including FAR requirements REACH requirements aircraft cleanliness duties all flight crew requirements and accurately completes all required paperwork duties within scheduled due dates
• Ensures that any and all pertinent information about flight operations will be disseminated to his/her shift change pilot and/or disseminated through the Company Communications Board per policy
• Attends meetings when required and is available for training and check-flights outside of normal duty shift rotation
• Upholds current company policies and procedures to systems and electronic platforms
• Maintains documentation of required licensure certifications continuing education safety and advanced procedures
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues EMS representatives hospitals and the public
• Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self medical personnel patient and equipment prior to liftoff
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed
• Committed to being on-time reliable professional and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service
• Uses appropriate communication methods to help facilitate coordination of efforts between departments vendors and team members
• Works collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• 2000 hours total time (helicopter)
• 1000 hours PIC (helicopter)
• 500 hours cumulative night experience
• 100 hours cumulative IFR experience
• EMS and FAR 135 experience preferred
• Commercial Instrument Helicopter Rating
• Current Class II Medical Certificate
• Preference is given to applicants who have an ATP rating
• Airbus EC-135 or H145 or UH 72 experience required 250 hours total
• Preference is given to applicants who have previous NVG experience

Requirements Other:

Duty weight not to exceed 230 lbs including flight suit and boots

Requirements:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate professionally effectively and persuasively
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure work efficiently and accurately with frequent interruptions and set/re-set multiple priorities
• Presents a professional image as a REACH flight team member
• Maintains a positive team attitude with flight crew members maintenance technician and communications specialist by working cohesively
• Works independently and tolerates high stress levels while maintaining a good rapport with co-workers
• Maintains ongoing knowledge of relevant aviation SOP's

Value-Based Competencies:

• Ability to communicate professionally effectively and clearly
• Maintains ongoing knowledge of REACH Processes Policies Procedures and SOP's as necessary
• Ability to work within a strong team environment
• Is receptive responsive and realistic
• Provides timely constructive feedback that contributes to one another's development

Physical Requirements:

• Requires activities requiring a moderate amount of standing sitting and walking
• Able to conduct activities requiring a moderate to rigorous amount of static pushing pulling reaching and lifting
• Capable of lifting 75 lbs floor to bench height
• Ability to hear routine aircraft noises
• Maintains a 'duty' weight body weight uniform/equipment – helmet not included of less than 230lbs for Rotor Wing Helicopter operations
• Must be able to wear a commercially available respirator mask with proper fit when requested
• Requires close and distant visual capability Class 2 Aviation Medical
• Periodic hands to key ability typing
• Coordinates multiple tasks simultaneously

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 DOD Tier 1 background check and CAC clearance Child Background Check CBC including digital and/or ink fingerprints