Chief Helicopter Pilot jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Helicopter Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA - Santa Maria, CA

Pilots get more with GMR Companies in 2024!

Competitive starting salaries from $110,906 - $126,805 (DOE)
15K Sign-On Bonus after training!
40K Retention Bonus after 36 Months in the GMR Pilot Retention Bonus Plan
Off-Duty Housing at this location


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 shiftsand 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.

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)

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.

Questions? Please contact Kadie Ballenger @ Kadie. Ballenger@gmr.net

Why Choose REACH? As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Services is one of '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 . Learn how our are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at .

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing for individuals with a disability. Pilots

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