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Devon Air Ambulance are seeking to recruit an additional HEMS Line Pilot to join our experienced Flight Operations Team.
Job Details
* 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; potential enhancements up to £10,000 per annum and a night shift allowance of £102 per shift.
* Enhancements: Further enhancements may be payable for additional desirable qualifications such as dual type rating.
* Accommodation cannot currently be provided by DAA at the Exeter Airbase. Applicants must reside within a 45‑minute distance from the airbase or arrange and pay for suitable accommodation within 45 minutes for each shift run.
* Type rating training can be offered depending on current experience and qualifications under a standard bonding agreement.
The Role
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. 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. Shifts will typically follow a 4 on/4 off pattern and include a mix of day and night duties.
Essential Requirements
* Current UK CAA ATPL(H) or UK CAA CPL(H) with Instrument rating
* Minimum 1500 hours as Pilot‑in‑command of aircraft
* Minimum 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
The Package
* 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: 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 licence insurance
* Healthcare insurance
More Information and How to Apply
Closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026 at 9am.
Interviews will be a two‑stage process:
* 1st Stage Interview – Wednesday 25th March 2026 at DAA Head Office in Exeter.
* 2nd Stage Interview – Tuesday 31st March 2026 at DAA Head Office in Exeter.
Interview locations are subject to change depending on the volume of applications received.
Offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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