Licensed Helicopter Captain

First Military Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading helicopter services provider is seeking a Licensed Helicopter Captain for its Norwich depot. This permanent position offers the unique opportunity to operate EC135 and EC145 helicopters in mission-critical roles, including air ambulance and police services. Candidates should have extensive flying experience and a strong commitment to safety.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension contributions

Life assurance

Employee share scheme

Shopping portal

Special leave for reservists

Holiday trading

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Qualifications

• Minimum 1000 hours pilot-in-command, including 500 hours twin turbine helicopters.
• At least 2000 hours helicopter experience.
• Current or recent HEMS experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fly for air ambulance, police, and offshore sectors.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and understanding of aviation regulations.
• Perform night tasking operations.

Skills

Pilot-in-command experience

Operational experience in twin turbine helicopters

Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR) flying

HEMS experience

Experience flying with Night Vision Goggles

Education

UK ATPL(H)

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First Military Recruitment is proudly partnering with a leading helicopter services provider seeking a Licensed Helicopter Captain on a permanent basis at their Norwich depot.

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a company providing mission-critical helicopter services to the air ambulance, police, and offshore sectors. The organization delivers world-class operations to help save lives and protect communities daily.

As a Norwich Pilot, you will operate EC135 and EC145 aircraft across various roles, including HEMS and NVIS operations. The position demands maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and safety in this challenging environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fly for the air ambulance, police, and offshore sectors.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and a strong understanding of aviation regulations.
• Perform night tasking operations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1000 hours pilot-in-command, including 500 hours on twin turbine helicopters, or 1000 hours as co-pilot in HEMS operations with 500 hours as PIC under supervision, and 100 hours PIC on twin turbine helicopters.
• At least 2000 hours of helicopter experience.
• 500 hours of operational experience in twin turbine helicopters similar to the intended operations.
• 20 hours of VMC night flying as PIC.
• Current or recent HEMS experience.
• Experience flying with Night Vision Goggles.
• Hold a UK ATPL(H).
• Qualified and instrument-rated on the EC145.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Right to work in the UK.

Job Details:

• Reference: MB691
• Location: Norwich
• Salary: £69,791
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
• Benefits include generous holiday allowance, matched pension contributions, life assurance, employee share scheme, shopping portal, special leave for reservists, holiday trading, and a 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering.