Line Pilot
Location: Devon, United Kingdom
Salary: Starting salary of £64,181 per annum FTE, further enhancements may be payable for additional desirable qualifications e.g. dual type rating. Please visit our website for full details regarding pay for enhancements.
Job type: Permanent
Vacancy Category: Pilot
About Devon Air Ambulance
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: HEMS Line Pilot
Location: Exeter or Eaglescott (North Devon)
Reports to: HEMS Senior Pilot
Vacancy 1
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: Starting salary of £64,181 per annum FTE, further enhancements may be payable for additional desirable qualifications e.g. dual type rating.
Please visit our website for full information regarding pay for enhancements.
Vacancy 2
Hours: Two posts of 300 hours per annum on an annualised hours contract, weekly hours will vary in accordance with the requirements of the department.
Other hours may be considered, please state preference on application form.
Salary: Starting salary of £64,181 per annum FTE (pro rata for part time), further enhancements may be payable for additional desirable qualifications e.g. dual type rating.
Please visit our website for full information regarding pay for enhancements.
SUMMARY
Reporting to the HEMS Senior Pilot (HEMS SP) and normally working at either Exeter Airport or Eaglescott (North Devon), an experienced H145 and/or EC135 qualified emergency service pilot working in a two helicopter single pilot/IFR operation on behalf of Devon Air Ambulance Trading Company Limited (DAATCL) engaged in day and night operations within an approved FTL shift pattern.
RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Communications and relationships
Excellent interpersonal skills Liaison as required with HEMS SP, engineering staff and third-party agencies to assist in reacting to operational and training requirements.
Knowledge and experience
Demonstrate experience of helicopter flight operations within the emergency services or relevant role. High level of knowledge of current aviation legislation. Nil accidents last 5 years. Experience of single pilot helicopter /emergency service/relevant flight operations. Carry out duties as a HEMS pilot at both Exeter and Eaglescott within an approved FTL and in accordance with CAA / EASA requirements and the DAATCL Operations Manual (OM). Reporting to the HEMS SP ensure the conduct of HEMS flight duties in accordance with CAA / EASA requirements and any other applicable legislation. IT literate.
Training/Qualifications
CAA/EASA ATPL(H)/IR or CPL(H)/IR 2000+ flying hours/significant proportion must be relevant single pilot/twin engine helicopters. 1000 flying hours PIC with 500 flying hours PIC helicopters 500 flying hours/overland/relevant operating experience. 150 night flying hours PIC/overland/relevant operating experience. NVIS experience desirable. H145 and/or EC 135 qualified and current. Full UK/EU driving license. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK
Planning and organisational skills
Pilot secondary duties covering a variety of professional aviation related activities and in support of Helicopter Services department.
Creative and intellectual effort
Responsible as an aircraft captain for safe operation of DAATCL aircraft in accordance with the Operations Manual and Operating Procedures. Make autonomous decisions and review plans accordingly to ensure the safety of the aircraft in the event of changing circumstances during a task. Discuss with the Duty Manager or HEMS SP if necessary.
Emotional effort
Occasional exposure to traumatic circumstances or frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances.
Physical skills and effort
The post requires developed physical skills to fulfil duties where there is a specific requirement for specialist ‘manual tasks’, co-ordination and accuracy. Frequent requirement to exert light physical effort during shift with occasional significant physical effort.
Accountability, autonomy and judgement
High levels of accountability internally and externally. Medium level of impact and freedom to act under minimal supervision. Make judgements involving complex facts or situations that require analysis, interpretation and comparison across a range of options. In consultation with HEMS SP ensure the conduct of HEMS flight duties in accordance with CAA / EASA requirements and any other applicable legislation.
Financial, physical and information resources
In consultation with HEMS SP, colleagues, HEMS crew and engineering staff, remain aware of and advise where necessary on operational or legislative factors that affect HEMS operations.
Policy and service
Follows procedures contained within Operations Manual and other relevant documents and makes suggestion to HEMS SP for changes.
Working conditions
Frequent exposure to unpleasant or challenging working conditions.
Leadership and people
Maintain and demonstrate an active interest in the overall activities of Devon Air Ambulance Trust and reflect the Trust’s vision, mission and values in all communications with the public. Be prepared to attend occasional promotional or fundraising events either as part of a team or as an individual to support and promote trust activities.
Devon Air Ambulance is signed up to Acevo’s Diversity Principles which will help address the diversity deficit in charity leadership. DAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.