Gama Aviation Plc | Pilot
HEMS Pilot (SAS)
Gama Aviation, a leading provider of global flight services, seeks a highly skilled and dedicated HEMS Pilot to join their rotary operations team at Inverness. The successful candidate will be an integral part of Scotland’s air ambulance service, a role offering significant professional rewards and opportunities to operate in a challenging and breathtaking environment. This full-time position, identified as VN989, falls under the Air division.
The HEMS Pilot will operate single-pilot IFR and at night, drawing upon prior onshore experience. The company offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a welcome bonus and/or relocation package for qualified candidates. Equal time rosters and a generous holiday allowance are provided, along with comprehensive professional development opportunities. Type Rating and HEMS/NVIS training will be included for the right candidate. There are also prospects for promotion as the company continues to expand its rotary division and further career options available to pilots with training or management experience.
Gama Aviation is a diverse organization that not only provides flight services but also plays an integral part in lifesaving, mission-critical intelligence and building systems that deliver decisive advantage. Operations spanning the UK, Jersey, Poland, and the Middle East create unique opportunities for travel, personal growth and long-term career progression.
Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Current CAA ATPL(H) or CPL(H) with Instrument Rating.
- Minimum 1500 hours as pilot-in-command of aircraft, including 500 hours as PIC on twin-turbine helicopters.
- Minimum 1500 hours twin-turbine helicopter experience.
- Minimum 500 hours operating experience in helicopters, gained in a relevant environment.
- Minimum 100 hours IFR, including 25 hours IFR flight experience in the relevant operating environment.
- Minimum 40 hours as pilot-in-command of helicopters at night.
- Physically and mentally fit to undertake demands of the role.
- Fluent in English, possession of a valid driving licence and the right to live and work in the UK.
Advantageous Skills and Experience:
- H145 type rating.
- Familiarity with AOC HEMS operations.
- NVIS experience.
Benefits Package:
In addition to a competitive salary, Gama Aviation offers:
- Competitive Group Pension Scheme.
- Comprehensive Life Assurance.
- Comprehensive Income Protection.
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
- Comprehensive Private Healthcare, with the ability to add Family Members at a discounted rate (after successful probation).
- 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval).
*Benefits subject to insurance underwriting.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply. Suitable applicants will be contacted for an initial phone discussion, followed by a face-to-face or MS Teams interview. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.