Babcock | Captain
Pilot - Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS)
Location: Norwich Airport
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF63018
Babcock International is dedicated to creating a safe and secure world, together. An exciting opportunity exists for a highly skilled and experienced Pilot to join Babcock Mission Critical Services Onshore (BMCSO) at Norwich Airfield. BMCSO is a leading provider of mission-critical helicopter services, supporting Air Ambulance, Police, and Offshore sectors with world-class operations that help save lives and protect communities daily.
The Pilot will play a crucial role, operating a state-of-the-art H145D3 helicopter to conduct day and night Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) missions. This involves providing urgent medical care and transporting patients in critical emergency situations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively conducting day and night HEMS operations.
- Meeting company and customer Health & Safety responsibilities while adhering to all relevant aviation regulations.
- Maintaining the highest standards of professional expertise and safety throughout the conduct of this challenging role.
- Working a 12-hour shift roster, typically structured as four days on followed by four days off.
- Flexibility is required, including the expectation to work weekend shifts as necessary.
- This position involves travel and working across a range of internal and customer sites as a requirement of the role.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment. The role is based on-site at Norwich Airfield, near Norwich. The successful candidate will be required to reside within 25 nautical miles or 45 minutes travelling time of the Airfield.
Essential Experience:
Candidates must meet one of the following experience criteria:
- 1000 hours Pilot in Command of aircraft, of which 500 hours must be Pilot in Command on twin turbine helicopters; OR
- 1000 hours as Co-Pilot in HEMS/Police operations, of which 500 hours must be as Pilot in Command Under Supervision and 100 hours Pilot in Command of twin turbine helicopters.
Additionally, candidates require:
- A minimum of 2000 hours total helicopter experience.
- 500 hours operating experience in twin turbine helicopters in an operational environment similar to the intended operation.
- 20 hours VFR at night as Pilot in Command.
Qualifications:
- Hold a UK ATPL(H) or CPL(H) + IR.
- Possess a full UK Aviation Class 1 Medical.
- Fluent in English.
- Hold a valid UK Driving Licence.
- Possess a valid Passport and the legal right to work in the UK.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be a valid UK passport holder and be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
What Babcock Offers:
Babcock provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
- Employee share scheme.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
- Holiday Trading benefit, allowing the option to buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave.
- 'Be Kind Day' enabling employees to take one working day's paid leave a year for volunteering.
About Babcock International:
For over a century, Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. The company continues to adapt, advance, and operate as a sustainable business with a shared goal. Babcock is a disability-confident committed employer. CAA Class 1 Medical Clearance holders with a disability or requiring reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages are encouraged to contact the careers team. Babcock is committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is free to thrive.
Closing date: 22/06/25
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