EC135/H145 NVIS HEMS Pilot – England

Heli Preflight; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £8,000

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Pension scheme 6% employee contrib.

Sick pay during probation and after

Counselling and financial wellbeing

Job summary

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are seeking to recruit an additional HEMS Pilot to join our experienced Flight Operations Team, based at Exeter/Eaglescott. The role is a full-time roster under the company FTL scheme, with a starting salary of £78,540–£88,540 per annum, depending on HEMS experience, plus a £102 per shift late shift allowance.

You will operate as a HEMS single pilot, rostered for a mix of day and night shifts, working closely with clinicians and operations staff.

Qualifications

• UK CAA ATPL(H) or UK CAA CPL(H) with Instrument Rating
• UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• A minimum of 1500hrs as Pilot-in-command of aircraft
• A minimum of 500hrs as pilot-in-command on helicopters
• A minimum of 500 hours relevant operating experience (HEMS or similar)
• A minimum of 20hrs VFR at night as pilot-in-command

Responsibilities

• Join Flight Operations team as HEMS single pilot operating with clinicians and other staff.
• Roster for a mix of day and late shifts under the approved FTL scheme, nominally 4 on 4 off.
• Work as part of a team alongside clinicians and operations staff.

Education

UK CAA ATPL(H) or UK CAA CPL(H) with Instrument Rating

Job description

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are seeking to recruit an additional HEMS Pilot to join our experienced Flight Operations Team.

Hours: Full-time roster in accordance with the company approved FTL Scheme
Location: Airbases – Exeter Airport / Eaglescott Airfield (North Devon)
Salary:Starting Salary of £78,540 – £88,540 per annum dependant on HEMS experience

Late Shift allowance of £102 per shift.

Further enhancements are payable for –

Annual HEMS Experience Increment* / LTC / CRMT / Second Type / TRI / TRE

*subject to a maximum of 10 years experience

Pay is currently subject to a review.

You will need to live within 90 minutes of Exeter and Eaglescott Bases or make your own arrangements for accommodation to fulfil this requirement. Overnight accommodation is available at Eaglescott Airbase.

The Role

We have a vacancy for an experienced HEMS Pilot to join our Flight Operations team at DAA. Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations / Senior Pilot and operating as a HEMS single pilot you will work as part of a team alongside our clinicians and operations staff.

DAA operates day and night, including ad-hoc NVIS operations; you will be rostered for a mixture of day and late shifts in accordance with our approved FTL scheme, nominally on a 4 on 4 off basis.

The Candidate

Essential Requirements –

• UK CAA ATPL(H) or UK CAA CPL(H) with Instrument Rating
• UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• A minimum of 1500hrs as Pilot-in-command of aircraft
• A minimum of 500hrs as pilot-in-command on helicopters
• A minimum of 500 hours relevant operating experience (HEMS or similar)
• A minimum of 20hrs VFR at night as pilot-in-command

Highly Desirable Requirements –

• Previous experience in a similar role
• NVIS experience
• EC135 or H145 type rating
• Training Qualifications (TRI/TRE)

If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!

The Package

Remuneration as above

If successful, Type Rating training can be offered depending on current experience and qualifications under a training bond agreement.

As a valued member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including –

• Up to £8,000 relocation package available if eligible
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity and Adoption leave
• Pension scheme with a 6% contribution by DAA
• Occupational sick pay scheme of 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay during probation, rising to 12 weeks full and 12 weeks half pay after successful probation
• Free counselling and financial wellbeing services
• Loss of license insurance
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd December 2026 at 9am

Interviews will be on Thursday 10th December 2026 at DAA Head Office in Exeter.

Please note that interview locations are subject to change depending on the volume of applications received.

If you would like to find out more information about the role, please contact us at gro.taad@tnemtiurcer to arrange an informal conversation with Richard Applegarth, Head of Flight Operations.

Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.