Due to internal promotion, Devon Air Ambulance are seeking to recruit an additional HEMS Line Pilot to join our experienced Flight, We have a new vacancy for a HEMS Line Pilot to join our Flight Operations team at DAA on an initial 12 month fixed term contract.
This role will report to the Head of Flight Operations / Senior Pilot and will work on a single pilot operation on behalf of Devon
Air Ambulance Trading Company. Our line pilots engage with day and night operations within an approved FTL shift pattern, ensuring
the team are ready to respond to the people in Devon. The shifts will typically be 4 on 4 off and will be a mixture of day and
night shifts.
We are seeking a candidate who is an experienced H145 or EC135 line pilot. You will have experience within HEMS or similar
emergency services, and hold a UK CAA APTL (H)/CPL (H)/IR. The ideal candidate will have a total of 2000+ flying hours, and a
minimum of 1000 hours PIC and 150 hours night with NVIS experience, and able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge of UK Air
Regulations. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable experience of effectively leading the team when on
duty.
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Operations Team. This role is initially a fixed term contract with the potential of becoming a full time permanent contract., Starting salary of £77,000 per annum FTE, plus potential further enhancements for desirable qualifications.
Increments awarded for HEMS experience based on service up to a maximum of £10,000 per annum.
Plus an additional night shift allowance of £100 per shift.
As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Pension scheme with a 6% contribution by DAA
- Occupational sick pay scheme of 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay during probation, rising to 12 weeks full and 12 weeks
half pay after successful probation
- Free counselling and financial wellbeing services
- Loss of license insurance
- Healthcare insurance
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.