Line Pilot

Do you want to feel as though you are helping to save lives every day? When working for YAA as a Line Pilot, that is exactly what you will be doing!

We are seeking to recruit a Line Pilot to join our team, who, under the direction of a Chief Pilot, will be responsible for the command and operation of one of our Airbus H145 D3 helicopters. Unlike most other air ambulances in the UK, we directly employ pilots to fly the helicopters under our own Air Operator's Certificate (AOC).

If you would like to be part of this high-profile, successful regional charity and think that your skills and experience fit the bill for this exciting role we look forward to hearing from you!

About the Role

Location: Floater Line Pilot between Nostell ASU, Foulby, near Wakefield, and RAF Topcliffe near Thirsk.

Hours: A fixed roster - at Topcliffe, it's a 12 hour shift from 07:00 to 19:00 (3 days on, 3 days off). At Nostell it's either a variable nine hour shift to cover the operations period between 07:00 and 01:00 Monday to Friday, or a 12 hour shift between 09:00 and 21:00 at the weekends. Occasional variations to this pattern may be requested, but duty time will never be more than as permitted under the approved FLT scheme.

Role Purpose: To carry out line flying duties as requested by Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Salary: Starting salary of £81,725 p.a.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• As aircraft commander, ensure all flying tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the Charity's Operations Manual, and relevant regulations such as the Air Navigation Order and CAA.
• Manage and organise the Operating Base during duty periods; brief crews on their HEMS responsibilities and maintain the high personal and professional standards expected from any employee of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
• Maintain personal currency in all respects with regard to Flight Crew License, Aircrew Medical, License Proficiency Check, Operator Proficiency Check, Line Check, Emergency & Safety Equipment Check and other required checks before carrying out any flight on behalf of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
• Carry out other duties within normal duty hours, ensuring tasks are reasonable and consistent with the position held.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Current UK CAA ATPL(H) or CPL(H) with Instrument Rating.
• Minimum 1,500 hours as pilot in command of aircraft.
• Minimum 500 hours as pilot in command of helicopters gained VMC overland with significant low flying experience.
• 40 hours VFR at night as pilot in command.
• CAA Class 1 Medical.
• Live in or prepared to relocate to the Yorkshire region.
• Fluent English, driving licence, passport, right to work in the UK.
• Comfortable with filming and photography for promotional and educational content for YAA, AirTV and other outlets as necessary.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• NVIS experience.
• H145 type rating.
• TRI/TRE qualification.

Additional Information

• Starting salary £81,725 p.a.
• Discretionary annual staff bonus scheme based on the Charity's financial performance.
• Health insurance with BUPA.
• Loss of licence insurance.
• Life assurance plus access to an Employee Assistance Programme covering financial, mental and physical wellbeing.
• 33 days paid holiday per annum, inclusive of statutory bank holidays (pro rated). A percentage of the holiday entitlement will be pre booked to manage the roster, and a proportionate number of weekends and bank holidays may be rostered as duty days.
• Commitment to work life balance, including flexible working opportunities, enhanced family leave packages, maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
• 6 monthly visits to the simulator in Germany for PC and OPC currency checks.
• Commitment to training and personal development, including access to short online training sessions.
• Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card, gaining discounts at numerous businesses.
• Contributory pension scheme with contributions matched by the Charity up to 8% and annual pension advice.
• 6 month probationary period plus DBS check and initial test for psychoactive substances.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and groups - we value equality, diversity and inclusion in all our employment practices, including recruitment, selection and induction. If you require any documents in another format or adjustments to any part of the recruitment & selection process, please let us know.