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Helicopter Pilot – Rotary Operations (Glasgow) | Gama Aviation
Competitive Role with Rewarding Flight Experience
== Unique opportunities + evident support for career progression ==
- Generous benefits: Equal time rosters, substantial holiday allowance, and access to exceptional healthcare and protection policies
- Career trajectory: Full training in H145 type rating and HEMS/NVIS provisioned
- Military transition: Free conversion of military licences to civilian ATPL(H) for qualified applicants
- Diverse impact: Save lives through UK and international air ambulance services, mission-critical intelligence, and systems development
- Global operations: UK, Jersey, Europe, Middle East – flexible work environment with travel and leadership potential
- Military partnership: Signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Silver Employer Recognition Scheme status; proactive commitment to ex-forces talent
About the Role
Every day brings varied operating conditions—dynamic weather, complex terrain, and life-saving urgency—ensuring this is the most fulfilling career path for a helicopter pilot. Gama Aviation seeks pilots passionate about delivering emergency services of the highest standard.
Responsibilities
- Operation management: Conduct compliant, safe, and efficient flying to support HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services)
- Process adherence: Salon duties with professionalism, conforming rigidly to Company Operations Manuals and regulatory requirements
- Safety leadership:
- Engage proactively with Company safety reporting schemes
- Champion risk management, addressing issues to drive continuous safety improvements
- Document and respond to incidents contributing toward operational learning
- Brand advocacy and community engagement:
- Represent Gama positively in interactions with Charity partners and industry stakeholders
- Embody professionalism and kindness in all external representations
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Requirements & Clear Licensing Path
⚠️ Core Eligibility for All Applicants
Civilian candidates:
- Current UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL(H)/CPL(H) with ATPL(H) theoretical tests passed PLUS
- UK CAA IR(H) + current UK CAA Class1 Medical
Military candidates:
- Qualified Military Helicopter Pilot with Unrestricted ‘Green IR (Helicopters)’
- Proof of current ATPL(H) theoretical exam validity + UK CAA Class 1 Medical
✅ We will fund the complete licencing conversion pathway for military applicants lacking either ATPL(H) theory or a valid UK Class 1 Medical.
Essential Operating Hours & Experience
- ≥ 1000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of any aircraft, of which ≥ 500 hours as PIC on helicopters, OR
≥ 1000 hours total flying on HEMS operations, where:
- ≥ 500 as PICUs (Pilot-In-Command Under Supervision)
- ≥ 100 as PIC on helicopters
- ≥ 500 total operational hours gained in a multiple-environmental context (approved airframe)
- ≥ 20 hours VMC (Visual Meteorological Conditions) flying at night as PIC
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Supplementary Needs
- Flexible availability: Willingness to work in rosters including night shifts (essential)
- Language skills: Minimum Level 4 English (CEFR level B2 qualifies)
- Legal/visa compliance: EU/UK driving licence and right to live/work in the UK
Advantageous Candidate Differentiators
✔ 2000+ hours total flight time demonstrated ✔ Familiarity with the H145 or otherertenmed HEMS types ✔ NVG (Night Visual Equipment) experience
*Benefits
- Competitive salary paired with one of the UK’s strongest group pension schemes
- Life assurance, income protection, plus private healthcare offered post-probation period (status dependent on underwriting)
- Everyone on boarding receives:
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Two paid volunteering days per annum (subject to manager approval)
- Military transition support: Licence conversion and financing for suitable candidates
- Career investment: Budget for training enhancement, qualifications, and professional development initiatives
Process & Application Notes
Due to high response volume, Gama will only contact shortlisted candidates within 20 working days. If no feedback follows this period, consider your application unsuccessful for this round.
Organisation and safeguarding rules apply; benefits share subject to regulatory requirements.
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