What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pilot SPIFR - FAA Class II Medical Certificate required position at REACH Medical Holdings?
Job Description :
Lead Pilot (SPIFR) – HAA - Santa Rosa, CA
- Multi-Mission / Fire Base - Located in beautiful wine country!!
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Competitive starting salaries from $115,172- $126,689 (DOE)
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We’re hiring a Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to our customers. This pilot will be qualified to fly our EC135 Scheduled shifts run seven (7) days on / (7) 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 that are committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.
Responsibilities :
Pilot will work with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities.
Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and company requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties.
Maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and record keeping for shifts, load manifests, etc.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
Provide shift change info to transitioning pilot and team, and follows protocols for recording company change board details.
Pilots are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing ground and air training.
Attends monthly base meetings.
Payroll approval for base pilot timecards.
Produces monthly flight time reports.
Manages pilot schedule for base of operation to include PTO and trade days.
Other Responsibilities :
Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional and meet our elevated standards in safety and service.
Minimum Required Qualifications :
Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
Helicopter instrument rating
Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
2,000 helicopter flight hours
1,000 helicopter PIC hours
1,000 turbine hours
Min. 200 helicopter night flight hours (aided and / or unaided)
Min. 100 hours cumulative instrument flight time (for IFR roles)
Meet US Forest Service carding requirements :
100 flight hours in the previous 12 months
50 hours in the EC-135
200 hours mountain time (as defined by AIM)
Requirements Other :
Duty weight not to exceed 230 lbs, including flight suit and boots
Previous Airbus EC135 / H135 or similar aircraft experience preferred, but not required.
Why Choose REACH? As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, REACH Air Medical Services 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 . Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com / Careers .
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. Pilots
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Salary : $115,172 - $126,689
