HEMS Pilot

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. Gama Aviation is a market-leading provider of flight services with a varied portfolio of high-quality contracts across the world, and has managed Scotland's air ambulance for over thirty years. Role Overview Gama Aviation is recruiting additional pilots for its 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 the company. The company is looking for flexible and committed individuals who are enthusiastic about delivering world-class emergency services. Gama Aviation supports the Armed Forces Community. The company is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and holds a Silver Award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. It actively supports military personnel transitioning into civilian careers and will fully fund and coordinate the conversion of military licences to their civilian equivalent for successful candidates. 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 Civilian candidates: 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 Military candidates: current Qualified Military Pilot (Helicopters) with unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopters), plus in-validity ATPL(H) theoretical exams and current UK CAA Class 1 Medical For the right candidate who does not hold ATPL(H) theoretical exams and/or a current UK CAA Class 1 Medical, Gama will fully fund and coordinate the pathway to achieve these 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: relevant type rating 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 What We Offer Competitive salary and excellent benefits Equal time rosters and generous holiday allowance Unique and fulfilling flying experience within a forward-thinking aviation business Opportunities for personal and professional development in a challenging yet supportive environment Full support for military transition, including funded licence conversion to a civilian licence 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
• Civilian candidates: 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
• Military candidates: current Qualified Military Pilot (Helicopters) with unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopters), plus in-validity ATPL(H) theoretical exams and current UK CAA Class 1 Medical
• For the right candidate who does not hold ATPL(H) theoretical exams and/or a current UK CAA Class 1 Medical, Gama will fully fund and coordinate the pathway to achieve these
• 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: relevant type rating
• 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
• Unique and fulfilling flying experience within a forward-thinking aviation business
• Opportunities for personal and professional development in a challenging yet supportive environment
• Full support for military transition, including funded licence conversion to a civilian licence
• Two paid volunteering days each calendar year, subject to line manager approval
• Investment in training, qualifications and professional development

Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Equal time rosters and generous holiday allowance
• 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)