Hourly Cal Fire Helicopter Pilot Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Current Active-Duty Service Member 

• Meets DoD SkillBridge Qualifications 

• Available to participate for up to 180 days. 

• Obtain signed approval from your unit commander (04 or above) and agree that participation in SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the Service if mission requirements dictate.

During SkillBridge Program

• 7/7 or 14/14 schedule, depending on location
• 24-hour base housing provided at select locations

Post Completion of SkillBridge Program

Although successful completion of a Skillbridge program is a not a guarantee of future employment with any GMR company, a newly hired GMR Pilot can expect the following:

• Starting base salary $85,312 to $93,844, depending on experience
• 0% to 43% geographic modifier for assigned base, depending on location
• $15,000 sign-on bonus and $40,000 retention bonus after 3 years, all locations

Job Summary 

Responsibilities

• Working 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 Brand requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties
• Maintain accurate Brand and regulatory documentation and record keeping
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
• Provide shift change info to successive pilot and team following protocol for recording Brand change board details
• Accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training

MED-TRANS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Rotorcraft FAA Commercial Certificate
• Helicopter Instrument Rating
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• 2000 Total Flight Hours (No conversion factor applied)
• 1500 Helicopter Hours
• 1000 Helicopter PIC Hours
• 1000 Turbine Helicopter Hours
• 200 Helicopter Night Flight Hours (Aided or Unaided)
• 200 Instrument Hours (Actual/Hood/SIM) 50 Hours Actual WX in Aircraft (IFR positions)
• Previous HAA experience or equivalent is preferred

AEL REQUIREMENTS:

Experience (Line Pilot)

• 2000 hours total flight time (No conversion factor applied) 
• 1500 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command
• 500 hours turbine
• 100 hours night unaided, or 50 hours unaided with 100 hours aided
• Previous HAA experience or equivalent helpful

Experience (MX/Ferry Pilot)

• 1500 hours total flight time (No conversion factor applied) 
• 1200 hours helicopter time
• 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command
• 250 hours turbine
• 50 hours night unaided

Education and Credentials:

• FAA Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate
• FAA Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate or better
• High school diploma or equivalent

REACH REQUIREMENTS: 

Experience (Line Pilot)

• 2000 hours total flight time
• 1000 hours helicopter pilot in command
• 1000 hours turbine
• 200 hours cumulative night
• 100 hours instrument time (for IFR roles)
• Previous HAA experience or equivalent helpful

**be prepared to submit logbooks for review

Education and Credentials:

• FAA Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate
• FAA Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating
• FAA Class II Medical Certificate or better
• High school diploma or equivalent

Other:

• 230-pound weight limit dressed in flight suit and boots

Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.

GMR is committed to supporting veterans, military spouses, and active-duty service members through recognized hiring initiatives and partnerships. Learn more about our dedication to creating meaningful career opportunities for the military community at Military | GMR Careers 

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

Please Note: This SkillBridge Military opportunity is available for Transitioning Service Members ONLY! Although this is NOT a Direct Hire Position, participants who successfully complete their SkillBridge program may be eligible for immediate consideration for current open positions.