Helicopter Pilot- SPIFR

Helicopter Pilot SPIFR-Fort Hunter Liggett, CA

Pilots get more with GMR Companies in 2025!

• Competitive starting salaries from $126,177-$136,179 including 45% 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 is provided

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.

Job requirements and Qualifications:

• Flight Experience:
  • 2,000 total helicopter flight hours.
  • 1,000 PIC helicopter flight hours.
  • 500 hours cumulative night flight experience.
  • 100 hours cumulative IFR experience.
    • 75 hours of actual instrument time
    • 25 hours of simulated instrument time
• Certifications:
  • Commercial Instrument Helicopter Rating.
  • Current Class II Medical Certificate.
  • ATP rating preferred.
• Aircraft Experience:
  • 250 hours total in Airbus EC-135, H145, or UH-72 (required).
  • NVG experience preferred.
• Other Requirements:
• Maximum duty weight (body weight + gear, excluding helmet): 230 lbs.

Pilot Incentives

• Hourly position

• 45% Geo Mod
• $5,000 IFR Stipend

• $15,000 sign-on bonus

• $40,000 Retention Bonus after 36 months in the GMR Pilot Retention Bonus Plan

• 24-hour pilot housing provided

• 7-on / 7-off schedule

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.

• Safely operate aircraft in support of medical transport missions across various REACH base locations.

• Collaborate with medical crews to ensure efficient and secure patient transport.

• Perform aircraft pre-flight checks, ensure operational readiness, and uphold cleanliness standards.

• Comply with all FAA regulations and company procedures.

• Maintain accurate flight documentation and records, including load manifests and shift logs.

• Communicate effectively with air and ground dispatch, medical crews, and facility partners.

• Participate in shift transitions and provide clear documentation on change boards.

• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and ongoing training compliance.

• Adapt quickly to new base locations with limited prior area knowledge.

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

• DOD Tier 1 background check and CAC clearance
• CBC, including digital and/or ink fingerprints