HEMS Commander — Life-Saving Aviation Leader

Gama Aviation LLC; Redhill; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Group Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance

Comprehensive Income Protection

Comprehensive Travel Insurance

Private Healthcare (probation)

Job summary

Gama Aviation LLC is actively seeking a skilled HEMS Commander to join our Special Mission Flight Crew for Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS). You will command multi-pilot helicopter missions across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, day and night, delivering life-saving care and operating within a robust safety culture.

The role includes leading operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with our charity partners.

Qualifications

• Provide safe, compliant flight operations for HEMS missions.
• Engage proactively with safety reporting and risk control.
• Represent the company professionally with partners and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HEMS flight operations on a multi-pilot AW169 platform.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and company manuals.
• Engage with charity partners and industry stakeholders.
• Support military transition and licence conversion pathways.

Skills

Flight ops leadership

Safety culture

Risk management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

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

Job description

Gama Aviation LLC is actively seeking a skilled HEMS Commander to join our Special Mission Flight Crew for Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS). You will command multi-pilot helicopter missions across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, day and night, delivering life-saving care and operating within a robust safety culture.

The role includes leading operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with our charity partners.