MB622: Touring Helicopter Pilot
Location: Staverton, Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit a Touring Helicopter Pilot on a permanent basis due to growth to be based at their Staverton (Gloucestershire) depot but with occasional travel across the UK to support other bases. As a Touring Helicopter Pilot, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Our Client is a leading provider of mission-critical helicopter services to the air ambulance and police sectors throughout the UK. They provide world-class operations, helping to save lives and protect communities every day.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Fly for the air ambulance, police, and offshore sectors.
* Health and safety responsibilities and strong understanding of required Aviation regulations.
* Experience of night tasking.
Essential experience of the Helicopter Base Pilot:
* Either:
o 1000 hours pilot in command of aircraft of which 500 hours are pilot in command on twin-turbine helicopters; or
o 1000 hours as co-pilot in HEMS/Police operations of which 500 hours are as pilot in command under supervision and 100 hours pilot in command of twin-turbine helicopters.
* Must have the following in addition to either of the above 2 points:
o 2000 hours minimum total helicopter experience.
o 500 hours operating experience in twin-turbine helicopters in an operational environment similar to the intended operation.
o 20 hours VFR at night as pilot in command.
o Fluent English, Driving License, Passport, Right to Work in the UK.
Candidates would also ideally have the following:
* Be qualified and instrument-rated on the EC135.
* Have current or recent HEMS experience.
* Have experience of NVIS operations.
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