H145 HEMS Captain – Wales

Heli Preflight; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Private Healthcare

2 Paid volunteering days per year

Funding for civilian licence/licence转换

Job summary

Gama Aviation is recruiting a HEMS Captain for the Wales Air Ambulance Charity mission. You will fly with a multi-pilot crew on H145 helicopters day and night, contributing to life-saving missions and supporting military transition initiatives.

The role requires valid UK CAA ATPL(H) or CPL(H) with ATPL(H) theory, IR(H), and a Class 1 Medical. The company offers a competitive salary, training, and a pathway for licence conversion where needed.

Qualifications

• Current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL(H) or CPL(H) with ATPL(H) theory and IR(H)
• Current UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK and a valid driving licence
• Willingness to work on a roster including night shifts

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compliant and efficient flight operations in support of HEMS missions
• Operate in accordance with the Company operations manuals and regulatory requirements
• Engage with the Company safety reporting scheme and contribute to risk management and safety improvements
• Represent the Company and engage with charity partners and other stakeholders

Education

UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL(H) or CPL(H) with ATPL(H) theory

IR(H) rating

Job description

• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits!
• Equal Time Rosters and generous Holiday Allowance!
• Unique and fulfilling flying experience within an exciting, forward-thinking aviation business!
• Opportunities for personal and professional development in a challenging yet supportive environment!
• Type Rating and HEMS/NVIS training included!
• Full support for Military transition, including funded licence conversion!

Gama Aviation is currently seeking a skilled and quick-thinking HEMS Captain to join our Special Mission Flight Crew for our prestigious charity partner, Wales Air Ambulance Charity. As HEMS Captain, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute directly to life-saving missions as part of a multi-pilot operation flying H145 helicopters day and night.

Flying in a stunning environment with constant challenges from both weather and terrain, this is probably the most rewarding experience a professional helicopter pilot is likely to face. Both an H145 type rating and HEMS/NVIS training will be provided for the right individual who can rise to the challenge and demonstrate commitment to this globally successful aviation company.We’re looking for flexible and committed individuals who are enthusiastic about delivering world class emergency services!

Gama Aviation is proud to support the Armed Forces Community. We are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold a Silver Award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We actively support military personnel currently transitioning into civilian careers, and will fully fund and coordinate the conversion of military licences to their civilian equivalent for successful candidates.

About us

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• Provide safe, compliant and efficient flight operations in support of HEMS operations
• Conduct Company duties with diligence and professionalism, and operate in accordance with the Company operations manuals and other regulatory requirements
• Be responsible for actively engaging with the Company safety reporting scheme, taking a proactive stance on risk management, and reporting any events which may contribute towards continual improvement in safety
• Display kindness and professionalism whilst acting as a representative of the Company and actively engage with our charity partners and other industry stakeholders

Licensing Requirements

• Current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL (H) or CPL(H) with ATPL(H) theoretical exams, plus current UK CAA IR(H) plus current UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• Military candidates:
  • CurrentQualified Military Pilot (Helicopters) with Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopters)
  • Validity period current ATPL(H) theoretical exams plus current UK CAA Class 1 Medical
    • For the right candidate who does not hold ATPL(H) theoretical exams and/or current UK CAA Class 1 Medical, Gama will fully fund and coordinate the pathway to achieve these

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 1000 hours as PIC of aircraft, of which 500 hours is as PIC on helicopters; OR
• Minimum 1000 hours as co-pilot in HEMS operations of which 500 hours are as PICUS and 100 hours as PIC of helicopters
• Minimum 500 hours operating experience in helicopters, gained in an operational environment similar to the intended operation
• Minimum 20 hours of VMC at night as PIC
• Willingness to work on a rostered basis including working night shifts
• Minimum Level 4 English Language proficiency standard
• EU/UK Driving Licence
• Right to live and work in the UK

Advantageous

• MCC qualification, or equivalent military credit, highly desirable but can be provided for the successful candidate
• 2000 hours total flight time
• NVG experience

If you have Multi-pilot or Single pilot experience and comfortable operating IFR and at night, then this exciting vacancy. Further career opportunities are also available for pilots with either training or management experience, and prospects for promotion are excellent as the company continues to expand its rotary division.

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you

• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Full support for conversion to a civilian licence will be provided for military candidates
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

* (Subject to insurance underwriting)