Devon Air Ambulance are seeking to recruit an additional HEMS Line Pilot to join our experienced Flight Operations Team.
Hours: Full time roster in accordance with the Company Approved FTL Scheme.
Location: Airbase – Exeter / Eaglescott (North Devon).
Salary: Starting salary of £78,540 per annum (FTE).
Further enhancements may be payable for additional desirable qualifications (e.g., dual type rating). The following table shows pay enhancements:
* TRI: £2,550
* TRE: £5,100
* Line: £2,550
* CRMT: £2,040
* 2nd Type: £2,040
* Night: £102 per shift
* SP – Base: £1,530
Increments are awarded for HEMS experience up to a maximum of £10,000 per annum.
Type rating training can be offered depending on current experience and qualifications of the successful candidate under a standard bonding agreement.
*Accommodation cannot currently be provided by DAATCL at the Exeter Airbase. You are therefore required to reside within a distance of 45 minutes from the Exeter Airbase or be able to establish and pay for your own accommodation within 45 minutes from the Exeter Airbase for each of your shift runs from this airbase.
The Role
We have a new vacancy for an experienced HEMS Line Pilot to join our Flight Operations team at DAA. 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 is 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.
The Candidate
Essential Requirements:
* A current UK CAA ATPL(H) or UK CAA CPL(H) with instrument rating
* Minimum of 1,500 hours as Pilot-in-command of aircraft
* Minimum of 500 hours as pilot-in-command on helicopters
* 20 hours VFR at night as pilot-in-command
* UK CAA Class 1 Medical
Desirable Requirements:
* Previous experience in a similar role
* NVIS experience
* EC135 or H145 type rating
If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!
The Package
Starting salary of £78,540 per annum (FTE), plus potential further enhancements for desirable qualifications.
Increments are awarded for HEMS experience up to a maximum of £10,000 per annum.
Plus an additional night shift allowance of £102 per shift.
Type rating training can be offered depending on current experience and qualifications of the successful candidate under a standard bonding agreement.
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.
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