HEMS Captain (WAA)

Helicopter Jobs; Welshpool; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Private Healthcare

Volunteering Days

Training & Development

Résumé du poste

Gama Aviation in the UK is seeking an experienced HEMS Captain to lead high‑level rotorcraft operations on a rostered basis from Welshpool. You will conduct safe, compliant flight ops and actively engage with safety reporting and risk management while representing the company to charity partners and stakeholders.

The role requires significant PIC experience on helicopters, current UK CAA licences, IR(H), and a Class 1 Medical, with willingness to work night shifts under a rostered schedule.

Qualifications

• Current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL(H) or CPL(H) with ATPL(H) theory, plus IR(H) and Class 1 Medical
• Minimum 1000 hours as PIC of aircraft, of which 500 hours as PIC/PICUS on helicopters
• Minimum 500 hours operating experience in helicopters in an operational environment
• Minimum 20 hours of VMC at night as PIC

Responsabilités

• Provide safe, compliant and efficient flight operations in support of HEMS operations
• Conduct company duties with diligence and professionalism, and operate in accordance with operations manuals and regulatory requirements
• Be responsible for engaging with safety reporting schemes and risk management for continual safety improvement
• Display kindness and professionalism while representing the company and engaging with charity partners and stakeholders

Connaissances

ATPL(H) or CPL(H) with ATPL(H) theory

IR(H) current

Class 1 Medical

Night flying experience

EU/UK Driving Licence

Rostered shifts willingness

Formation

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

Current UK CAA IR(H)

Outils

H145 Type Rating

NVG experience

MCC qualification / military credit

Description du poste

Vacancy Name: HEMS Captain (WAA)

Vacancy No: VN1282

Employment Type: Full-Time

Division: Air

Location: Welshpool

Position: HEMS Captain

Location: Welshpool

Working Hours: Rostered Basis

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

Essential

• 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
• Minimum 1000 hours as PIC of aircraft, of which 500 hours is as PIC/PICUS 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

• Current H145 Type Rating
• MCC qualification, or equivalent military credit, highly desirable but can be provided for the successful candidate
• 2000 hours total flight time
• NVG experience
• Previously operated in confined area

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance *
• Comprehensive Income Protection *
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development
• (Subject to insurance underwriting)