HEMS Pilot at Gama Aviation Job at Gama Aviation, Scotland County, NC

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  • Gama Aviation
  • Scotland County, NC

Job Description

  • Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits!
  • Welcome Bonus and/or Relocation Package for the right candidates!
  • Equal Time Rosters and generous Holiday Allowance!
  • Unique and fulfilling flying experience within an exciting, forward-thinking aviation business!
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development in a challenging yet supportive environment!
  • Type Rating and HEMS/NVIS training included!
  • Full support for Military transition, including funded licence conversion!
  • For more details, read on!

Gama Aviation are a market-leading provider of flight services with a varied portfolio of high-quality contracts across the world. We’ve been managing Scotland’s air ambulance for over thirty years and are seeking to recruit additional pilots for our rotary operations based at Glasgow airport. 

Flying in a stunning environment with constant challenges from both weather and terrain, this is probably the most rewarding experience a professional helicopter pilot is likely to face. Both an H145 type rating and HEMS/NVIS training will be provided for the right individual who can rise to the challenge and demonstrate commitment to this globally successful aviation company.

We're looking for flexible and committed individuals who are enthusiastic about delivering world class emergency services!

Gama Aviation is proud to support the Armed Forces Community. We are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold a Silver Award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We actively support military personnel currently transitioning into civilian careers, and will fully fund and coordinate the conversion of military licences to their civilian equivalent for successful candidates.

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

  • Licensing Requirements:
  • Civilian candidates:
  • 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
  • Military candidates:
  • Current Qualified Military Pilot (Helicopters) with Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopters)
  • Validity period current ATPL(H) theoretical exams plus current UK CAA Class 1 Medical
  • For the right candidate who does not hold ATPL(H) theoretical exams and/or current UK CAA Class 1 Medical, Gama will fully fund and coordinate the pathway to achieve these
  • Additional Requirements:
  • Minimum 1000 hours as PIC of aircraft, of which 500 hours is as PIC 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
  • 2000 hours total flight time
  • Relevant type rating
  • NVG experience

  • 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)
  • Full support for conversion to a civilian licence will be provided for military candidates
  • Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

*(Subject to insurance underwriting)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Tags

Trial period, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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