HEMS Commander (EHAAT)

Job Description:

Position: HEMS Commander (EHAAT)
Location: North Weald or Earls Colne
Working Hours: Rostered Basis

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits!
Unique and fulfilling flying experience within an exciting, forward-thinking aviation business!
Opportunities for personal and professional development in a challenging yet supportive environment!
Type Rating and HEMS/NVIS training included!
Full support for Military transition, including funded licence conversion!
For more details, read on!

Gama Aviation is currently seeking skilled and quick-thinking HEMS Commanders to join our Special Mission Flight Crew for our prestigious charity partner, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Charity (EHAAT). As HEMS Commander, you will lead the aviation component of life-saving missions as part of a multi-pilot operation flying AW169 helicopters across Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, day and night.This is far more than a flying role, its a chance to make a real difference. You will be at the heart of life-saving missions working alongside a passionate, dynamic and energetic team, providing the highest possible standards of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). Flying in this fast paced and challenging environment offers not only professional development but also unmatched job satisfaction. If youre passionate, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a life-saving operation, this role is for you. Were looking for flexible and committed individuals who are enthusiastic about delivering world class emergency services!Gama Aviation is proud to support the Armed Forces Community. We are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold a Silver Award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We actively support military personnel currently transitioning into civilian careers, and will fully fund and coordinate the conversion of military licences to their civilian equivalent for successful candidates.
About us:Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.
About the Charity:Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Charity (EHAAT) is a leader in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), providing advanced pre-hospital critical care to the people of Essex, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. Operating 24/7, this life-saving service is delivered by helicopters and rapid response vehicles equipped with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring patients receive hospital-level care at the scene of an incident.Each highly skilled critical care team comprises a pilot and co-pilot, a pre-hospital care doctor, and a critical care paramedic, who work together to bring expert care directly to critically ill and injured patients. Once stabilised, patients are transported to the most appropriate hospital by air or land for further treatment.EHAAT is a charity that operates entirely free of charge to patients, with no direct government or National Lottery funding. It costs 12 million annually to keep the service running, relying on the extraordinary generosity of individuals, businesses, and communities across Essex and Hertfordshire.With a mission to save lives, reduce disability, and alleviate suffering, EHAAT has become an integral part of the region’s emergency response system. By joining Gama Aviation in support of EHAAT, youll become part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and making a tangible difference to the lives of those in need.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Provide safe, compliant and efficient flight operations in support of HEMS operations
Conduct Company duties with diligence and professionalism, and operate in accordance with the Company operations manuals and other regulatory requirements
Be responsible for actively engaging with the Company safety reporting scheme, taking a proactive stance on risk management, and reporting any events which may contribute towards continual improvement in safety
Display kindness and professionalism whilst acting as a representative of the Company and actively engage with our charity partners and other industry stakeholders

Licensing Requirements:

Civilian candidates:
- Current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL (H) or CPL(H) with ATPL(H) theoretical exams, plus current UK CAA IR(H) plus current UK CAA Class 1 Medical
Military candidates:
- Current Qualified Military Pilot (Helicopters) with Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopters)
- Validity period current ATPL(H) theoretical exams plus current UK CAA Class 1 Medical
  - For the right candidate who does not hold ATPL(H) theoretical exams and/or current UK CAA Class 1 Medical, Gama will fully fund and coordinate the pathway to achieve these

Additional Requirements:

Minimum 1000 hours as PIC of aircraft, of which 500 hours is as PIC on helicopters; OR,
Minimum 1000 hours as co-pilot in HEMS operations of which 500 hours are as PICUS and 100 hours as PIC of helicopters
Minimum 500 hours operating experience in helicopters, gained in an operational environment similar to the intended operation
Minimum 20 hours of VMC at night as PIC
Willingness to work on a rostered basis including working night shifts
Minimum Level 4 English Language proficiency standard
EU/UK Driving Licence
Right to live and work in the UK

Advantageous

MCC qualification, or equivalent military credit, highly desirable but can be provided for the successful candidate
2000 hours total flight time
Relevant type rating
NVG experience

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

Competitive Group Pension Scheme
Comprehensive Life Assurance *
Comprehensive Income Protection *
Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
Full support for conversion to a civilian licence will be provided for military candidates
Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

*(Subject to insurance underwriting)Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Ident #: VN1026

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com

Gama Aviation has operations in 45 locations in 17 countries across five continents, making it one of the world’s leading aviation services companies. Its services include line and base maintenance, FBO services, engineering design, aircraft management...

Benefits:
Health, 401K, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance

Supported Manufacturers:
Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft and Embraer

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Farnborough, International International, International, International

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com