Helicopter Base Pilot

Job title:

Helicopter Base Pilot

Company

First Military Recruitment

Job description

MB596: Helicopter Base Pilot
Location: Barton
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance , Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance, Free private medical insurance, Free loss of licence insurance, Comprehensive sick pay allowance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave , Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement, ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charityOverview:First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit a Helicopter Base Pilot on a permanent basis due to growth to be based at their Barton depot.As a Barton Base Pilot, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Our Client is a leading provider of mission-critical helicopter services to the air ambulance and police sectors throughout the UK. They provide world-class operations, helping to save lives and protect communities every day.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fly for the Northwest Air Ambulance charity.
• Health and safety responsibilities and strong understanding of required Aviation regulations
• Experience of night tasking

Essential experience of the Helicopter Base Pilot:Either:

• 1000 hours pilot in command of aircraft of which 500 hours is pilot in command on twin turbine helicopters; or
• 1000 hours as co-pilot in HEMS/Police operations of which 500 hours is as pilot in command under supervision and 100 hours pilot in command of twin turbine helicopters.

Must have the following in addition to either of the above 2 points:

• 2000 hours minimum 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.
• Fluent English, Driving License, Passport, Right to Work in the UK.

Candidates would also ideally have the following:

• Be qualified and instrument rated on the EC135.
• Have current or recent HEMS experience.
• Have experience of NVIS operations.

MB596: Helicopter Base Pilot
Location: Barton
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance , Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance, Free private medical insurance, Free loss of licence insurance, Comprehensive sick pay allowance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave , Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement, ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Expected salary

Location

Barton, Cheshire

Job date

Thu, 30 May 2024 01:08:29 GMT

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