HEMS Captain (Wales Air Ambulance)

Job Description

About the Company Gama Aviation is a highly diverse business that offers much more than its name might suggest. As well as flying, the company saves lives, provides mission-critical intelligence and builds systems that deliver decisive advantage. With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with Gama can offer travel, personal growth and long-term progression in a fast-paced, dynamic service industry. Role Overview Gama Aviation invites applications for the position of HEMS Captain in Welshpool, in support of its charity partner Wales Air Ambulance. As HEMS Captain you will lead the aviation component of life-saving missions as part of a single-pilot operation flying H145 helicopters across Wales. 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. The company is looking for flexible and committed individuals who are enthusiastic about delivering world-class emergency services. Pilots with either multi-pilot or single-pilot experience who are comfortable operating IFR and at night are encouraged to apply. Working hours: rostered basis. Employment type: full-time (Air division). Key Responsibilities Provide safe, compliant and efficient flight operations in support of HEMS missions Carry out company duties with diligence and professionalism, operating in accordance with company operations manuals and other regulatory requirements Engage actively with the company safety reporting scheme, take a proactive stance on risk management and report any events that may contribute to continual safety improvement Display kindness and professionalism as a representative of the company, engaging actively with charity partners and other industry stakeholders Licences & Qualifications Essential: current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL(H), or CPL(H) with ATPL(H) theoretical exams, plus current UK CAA IR(H) and current UK CAA Class 1 Medical Minimum Level 4 English language proficiency EU / UK driving licence Right to live and work in the UK Willingness to work on a rostered basis, including night shifts Advantageous: current H145 type rating Advantageous: MCC qualification or equivalent military credit — highly desirable, but can be provided for the successful candidate Experience Minimum 1,000 hours as PIC of aircraft, of which 500 hours as PIC on helicopters; or Minimum 1,000 hours as co-pilot in HEMS operations, of which 500 hours as PICUS and 100 hours as PIC of helicopters Minimum 500 hours operating experience on helicopters, gained in an operational environment similar to the intended operation Minimum 20 hours VMC at night as PIC Additional Requirements Advantageous: 2,000 hours total flight time Advantageous: NVG experience Advantageous: previous experience operating in confined areas What We Offer Competitive salary Competitive group pension scheme Comprehensive life assurance (subject to insurance underwriting) Comprehensive income protection (subject to insurance underwriting) Comprehensive travel insurance (subject to insurance underwriting) Comprehensive private healthcare after successfully passing probation (subject to insurance underwriting) Two paid volunteering days each calendar year, subject to line manager approval Investment in training, qualifications and professional development Additional Information Employment type: full-time. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted; if you do not hear back within 20 working days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Requirements

• Provide safe, compliant and efficient flight operations in support of HEMS missions
• Carry out company duties with diligence and professionalism, operating in accordance with company operations manuals and other regulatory requirements
• Engage actively with the company safety reporting scheme, take a proactive stance on risk management and report any events that may contribute to continual safety improvement
• Display kindness and professionalism as a representative of the company, engaging actively with 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) and current UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• Minimum Level 4 English language proficiency
• EU / UK driving licence
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Willingness to work on a rostered basis, including night shifts
• Advantageous: current H145 type rating
• Advantageous: MCC qualification or equivalent military credit — highly desirable, but can be provided for the successful candidate
• Minimum 1,000 hours as PIC of aircraft, of which 500 hours as PIC on helicopters; or
• Minimum 1,000 hours as co-pilot in HEMS operations, of which 500 hours as PICUS and 100 hours as PIC of helicopters
• Minimum 500 hours operating experience on helicopters, gained in an operational environment similar to the intended operation
• Minimum 20 hours VMC at night as PIC
• Advantageous: 2,000 hours total flight time
• Advantageous: NVG experience
• Advantageous: previous experience operating in confined areas
• Two paid volunteering days each calendar year, subject to line manager approval
• Investment in training, qualifications and professional development

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive group pension scheme
• Comprehensive life assurance (subject to insurance underwriting)
• Comprehensive income protection (subject to insurance underwriting)
• Comprehensive travel insurance (subject to insurance underwriting)
• Comprehensive private healthcare after successfully passing probation (subject to insurance underwriting)