HEMS Pilot

Avincis; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avincis is seeking highly skilled helicopter pilots for HEMS operations across Italy. Applicants should hold a CPL(H)/IR or ATPL, with 500 hours on rotary wings for copilots or 2500 hours for pilots, and ICAO English level 4. A valid Class 1 medical certificate and a type rating on AW139, AW169, or H145 are required.

Fluent Italian (C1) is essential, and candidates must meet Italian employment requirements. The role focuses on delivering critical emergency services with safety-first procedures.

Qualifications

• Hold CPL(H)/IR or ATPL license.
• Have at least 500 total flight hours on rotary-wing aircraft (for copilot).
• Have at least 2500 total flight hours on rotary-wing aircraft (for pilot).
• Hold at least ICAO English proficiency level 4 (TEA certification).
• Hold a valid Class 1 medical certificate.
• Type Rating on AW139, AW169, or H145.
• Strong safety-oriented mindset.
• Excellent knowledge of the Italian language (C1).
• Meet the eligibility requirements for employment under an Italian employment contract.

Responsibilities

• Operate helicopters for HEMS and related missions.
• Maintain high safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with crews and base operations.
• Contribute to mission planning and after-action reviews.

Skills

Strong safety-oriented mindset

MSOffice

Time management

Education

CPL(H)/IR or ATPL license

ICAO English proficiency level 4

Valid Class 1 medical certificate

Italian language proficiency (C1)

Tools

MSOffice

Job description

Avincis is one of the world’s leading Emergency Aerial Service Operators and the largest in Europe. We operate from more than 180 bases across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Mozambique and Chile. We operate a fleet of approximately 205 aircraft which includes 165 helicopters and 40 aeroplanes.

We oversee our global operations from Lisboa, Portugal and count on a team of more than 2,400 courageous and talented professionals, including pilots, crews, technicians and support teams to deliver this unique service.

In Italy we have 42 Operational Bases, approximately 742 dedicated personnel and approximately 64 aircraft. We provide Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), Search and Rescue (SAR), Firefighting (FF) Offshore and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

For our Rotary-Wing Division, we are looking for pilots who already hold a type rating on, at least, one of the helicopters in fleet (AW139, AW169, or H145), to be employed mainly in HEMS operations.

Basic Requirements:

• Hold a CPL(H)/IR or ATPL license
• Have at least 500 total flight hours on rotary-wing aircraft (for copilot)
• Have at least 2500 total flight hours on rotary-wing aircraft (for pilot)
• Hold at least ICAO English proficiency level 4 (TEA certification)
• Hold a valid Class 1 medical certificate
• Type Rating on at least one of the following helicopters: AW139, AW169, H145
• Strong safety-oriented mindset
• Excellent knowledge of the Italian language(C1)
• Meet the eligibility requirements for employment under an Italian employment contract

Preferred Qualifications:

• CRM certification
• Proficiency in the use of MSOffice
• Airport security training

SoftSkills:

• Time management and priority-setting
• Problem solving abilities

This job posting is open to all genders, in accordance with Laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to individuals of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03.