Helicopter Pilot

Relais & Châteaux; Palé Hall Estate; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Relais & Châteaux Palé Hall Hotel & Spa seeks an experienced Helicopter Pilot to join the operations team, flying the H125B3 in a variety of missions across North Wales and beyond. Based ideally in Leicester, you will operate under UK CAA regulations with a strong emphasis on safety, professionalism, and reliability.

You will coordinate with operations staff and engineers, perform pre- and post-flight tasks, and ensure accurate flight logs and documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid UK CAA CPL(H) or ATPL(H) licence is required.
• Maintains UK CAA regulations and safety standards.
• IR preferred; Instructor/examiner experience is a plus.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Ideally based in Leicester
• Operate the H125B3SingleSquirrel safely and efficiently in accordance with company procedures and UK CAA regulations.
• Conduct pre-flight planning, aircraft inspections, and post-flight reporting.
• Carry out missions in varying operational and weather conditions across North Wales and beyond.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, professionalism and operational discipline.
• Work closely with operations staff, engineers and clients to deliver reliable service.
• Ensure all documentation, flight logs and compliance records are completed accurately.
• Support operational readiness and contribute to continuous improvement in flight safety.

Skills

UK CAA licensing

H125B3 experience

IR preferred

Right to work in UK

Decision making

Airmanship

Coastal/weather operations

Instructor/examiner beneficial

Education

UK CAA CPL(H) or ATPL(H)

UK Class 1 Medical

Tools

H125B3/SingleSquirrel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and professional Helicopter Pilot to join our operations team, operating the Eurocopter H125B3 Écureuil 2 (Single Squirrel) 350B. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment undertaking a variety of missions which may include aerial utility operations, charter, surveillance, offshore support, emergency response support, or specialist contract flying.

You will be a skilled and dependable pilot with excellent judgement, strong communication skills and a commitment to operational excellence. You will thrive in a professional environment where safety, teamwork and service delivery are paramount.

As a proud member of Relais & Châteaux, Palé Hall Hotel & Spa is known for its warm hospitality, seasonal cuisine, and carefully curated experiences that encourage guests to slow down, explore, and connect with their surroundings.

Ideally based in Leicester

Job Description

• Ideally based in Leicester
• Operate the H125B3SingleSquirrel safely and efficiently in accordance with company procedures and UK CAA regulations.
• Conduct pre-flight planning, aircraft inspections, and post-flight reporting.
• Carry out missions in varying operational and weather conditions across North Wales and beyond.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, professionalism and operational discipline.
• Work closely with operations staff, engineers and clients to deliver reliable service.
• Ensure all documentation, flight logs and compliance records are completed accurately.
• Support operational readiness and contribute to continuous improvement in flight safety.

Qualifications

• Valid UK CAA Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) – CPL(H) or ATPL(H).
• Current type rating or recent experience on the H125B3/ SingleSquirrel preferred.
• Valid Class 1 Medical.
• Strong knowledge of UK aviation regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent decision-making skills and sound airmanship.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Instrument Rating (IR) preferred.
• Winch, utility, offshore or specialist operations experience advantageous.
• Instructor or examiner experience beneficial but not essential.
• Desirable experience operating in challenging weather and coastal environments.