HEMS Captain - Lead Single-Pilot Life-Saving H145 Missions

Helicopter Jobs; Welshpool; Presencial; GBP 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Travel insurance

Private healthcare

Descripción de la vacante

Wales Air Ambulance seeks a skilled HEMS Captain to lead the aviation component on life-saving missions across Wales, operating a single-pilot H145. You will fly in a demanding environment, ensuring safety, professionalism and strict regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive PIC experience on helicopters, IR/H, and a current medical, with rostered shifts including nights. A strong commitment to emergency services and patient care is essential.

Formación

• Hold UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL(H) or CPL(H) with ATPL(H) exams, plus IR(H) and Class 1 Medical.
• Minimum 1000 hours as PIC (500 on helicopters) or equivalent PICUS experience as PICUS.
• Minimum 500 hours helicopter operating experience in a relevant environment; night VMC PIC 20h.
• Right to live and work in the UK; EU/UK driving licence.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the aviation component of life-saving missions as part of a single-pilot operation on H145 helicopters.
• Ensure safe, compliant flight operations and active safety reporting and risk management.
• Represent the company professionally; engage with charity partners and industry stakeholders.
• Perform duties on a rostered basis, including night shifts.

Conocimientos

Flight operations

Safety management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

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

IR(H) and Class 1 Medical

Right to live and work in the UK

Herramientas

H145 Type Rating

Descripción del empleo

Wales Air Ambulance seeks a skilled HEMS Captain to lead the aviation component on life-saving missions across Wales, operating a single-pilot H145. You will fly in a demanding environment, ensuring safety, professionalism and strict regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive PIC experience on helicopters, IR/H, and a current medical, with rostered shifts including nights. A strong commitment to emergency services and patient care is essential.