About this role
REACH Medical Holdings seeks a Helicopter Pilot to support critical care air medical transport across California and the Western U.S. You will safely operate helicopters for emergency and interfacility missions, partnering with clinical teams, hospitals, EMS, and public safety agencies. This safety-driven, mission-focused role involves complex terrain and weather flying, strict adherence to FAA and company standards, and continuous training. Join a collaborative, professional team dedicated to saving lives and serving diverse communities, day and night, with advanced aviation and clinical technology.
- Safely operate helicopters for emergency and interfacility medical transport missions
- Conduct thorough pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks to ensure aircraft safety and readiness
- Coordinate closely with medical crew, dispatch, and ground teams to plan and execute missions
- Navigate in varying weather, terrain, and night conditions using advanced avionics and instruments
- Comply with FAA regulations, company SOPs, and safety management systems at all times
- Participate in ongoing training, simulations, and safety drills to maintain proficiency
- Maintain accurate flight, maintenance, and regulatory documentation
- Support community partners including hospitals, EMS, and public safety agencies
- Assist with base operations, briefings, and debriefings to improve team performance
- Demonstrate professionalism, judgment, and calm decision-making under pressure
- Helicopter flight operations
- Instrument flight (IFR) navigation
- Aeronautical decision-making
- FAA regulatory compliance
- Weather assessment and risk management
- Use of advanced avionics and navigation systems
- Crew Resource Management (CRM)
- Emergency and off-airport operations
- Radio communication and ATC coordination
- Flight planning and documentation
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- FAA Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter certificate
- Instrument Helicopter (IFR) rating preferred or required per program
- Minimum 2,000 helicopter flight hours with relevant EMS or utility experience
- Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate
- Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and airspace
- Night/IFR and terrain flying experience in diverse environments
- Clean safety and accident/incident record
- Ability to pass company training, proficiency checks, and background screenings
