Helicopter Pilot – HAA - Lakeport, CA Pilots get more with GMR Companies in 2025!Competitive starting salaries from $117,475 -$126,78715K Sign-On Bonus upon completion of new hire pilot training40K Retention Bonus after 36 Months in the GMR Pilot Retention Bonus PlanOff-Duty Housing is provided We’r
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Helicopter Pilot – HAA - Lakeport, CA 

Pilots get more with GMR Companies in 2025!

  • Competitive starting salaries from $117,475 -$126,787
  • 15K Sign-On Bonus upon completion of new hire pilot training
  • 40K Retention Bonus after 36 Months in the GMR Pilot Retention Bonus Plan
  • Off-Duty Housing is provided 
We’re hiring a Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to our customers. This pilot will be qualified to fly our AS350/H125/H130. Scheduled shifts run seven days on / seven days off, 12hr 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. 
 
Essential Functions/Duties:
 
• Coordinates and communicates effectively with dispatch, medical crew, and ground contacts to ensure seamless transport operations.
• Operates the aircraft in accordance with Rotorcraft Flight Manual guidelines and company standards, prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance.
• Monitors current and forecasted weather conditions and ensures proper flight planning.
• Conducts pre-flight inspections before each shift and/or flight using the appropriate Rotorcraft Flight Manual. Records any discrepancies in the engineering log and notifies maintenance for corrective actions.
• Reports aircraft damage, malfunctions, or personnel injuries to Communications Center as soon as possible.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties in the hangar and crew quarters in coordination with medical and maintenance staff.
• Participates in cleaning and upkeep of the aircraft, including wash and wax duties.
• Completes required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, including flight logs and reports.
• Upholds REACH’s values and commitment to safety, service, and team professionalism.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Education & Certifications:

• FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter Certificate
• FAA Helicopter Instrument Rating
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
 
Experience:
 
• 2,000 helicopter flight hours
• 1,000 helicopter PIC hours
• 1,000 turbine hours
• Min. 200 helicopter night flight hours (aided and/or unaided)

Pilot Incentives: 

• Hourly position
• 35 geographical modifier to base pay
• $15,000 sign-on bonus (1-year commitment) 
• 40K Retention Bonus after 36 Months in the GMR Pilot Retention Bonus Plan
• 24-hour pilot housing provided
• 7-on7-off schedule


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 include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Required to work near moving mechanical parts and in various weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens, airborne particles, and in-flight vibrations
• Noise levels require wearing a headset

Mental Requirements:

• Ability to make sound, time-sensitive decisions under pressure
• Follows oral and written procedures precisely
• Adapts to irregular work schedules and dynamic operational demands
 
 

Why Choose REACH? As a quality air medical transport service, 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.

  • Competitive starting salaries from  $117,475 -$126,787 
  •  (DOE) including 35 geo modifier

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

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Company Details
REACH Air Medical Services
8880 Cal Center Drive
Sacramento, California 95826 USA
www.REACHair.com
41 Open Jobs Available
REACH Air Medical Services, a Global Medical Response solution, is an air ambulance operator providing both emergency and interfacility air medical transport with our modern fleet of helicopters and airplanes. Our current fleet includes the Airbus H125...

Benefits:
REACH offers company-paid benefits including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and company sponsored membership to the Air Med Care flight network. We also offer paid-time-off and a wide variety of voluntary benefit options like prepaid legal assistance, pet insurance and supplemental life and AD&D plans.

Supported Manufacturers:
Eurocopter (Airbus), Beechcraft, Pilatus

Supported Models:
King Air B200, PC 12/45, H125, H130, H135, H145
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Job Info
Location
Lakeport, California, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
REACH Air Medical Services
8880 Cal Center Drive
Sacramento, California 95826 USA
www.REACHair.com
41 Open Jobs Available
REACH Air Medical Services, a Global Medical Response solution, is an air ambulance operator providing both emergency and interfacility air medical transport with our modern fleet of helicopters and airplanes. Our current fleet includes the Airbus H125...

Benefits:
REACH offers company-paid benefits including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and company sponsored membership to the Air Med Care flight network. We also offer paid-time-off and a wide variety of voluntary benefit options like prepaid legal assistance, pet insurance and supplemental life and AD&D plans.

Supported Manufacturers:
Eurocopter (Airbus), Beechcraft, Pilatus

Supported Models:
King Air B200, PC 12/45, H125, H130, H135, H145

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