Co-Pilot (EC134/145) – Norwich

Location Norwich
Discipline: Aerospace & Aviation, Pilots
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Nick Hyde

Contact email: n.hyde@chevron.org.uk
Job ref: 33459
Published: 29 days ago

Role: Co-Pilot (EC134/145) 

Location: Norwich

 

Our client has an exciting opportunity to join their Mission Critical Services who are a leading provider of mission-critical helicopter services to the air ambulance, police and offshore sectors. providing world-class operations to our customers helping them to save lives and protect communities every day.

Our client currently operates EC135 and EC145 aircraft in a variety of roles. The position is for a co-pilot position based in Norwich operating on the H145 D3 and offers varied and challenging flying across a range of disciplines including HEMS and NVIS operations. The successful candidate will be required to maintain the highest standards of professional expertise and safety throughout the conduct of this challenging role.

Our fleet of 32 helicopters from bases across England and Scotland has been providing dedicated air ambulance and police support for more than 20 years. Constantly investing in new aircraft, equipment, and training to ensure the consistent capability to deliver safe, dependable operational excellence at all times.

 

Essential experience of a Co-pilot:

  • UK ATPL(H) or UK CPL(H) + IR
  • Fluent English, Driving License, Right to Work in the UK.

Ideally, you will also have the following:

  • Valid Class 1 Medical
  • Have completed MCC training.
  • Have recent multi engine experience.
  • Be qualified and instrument rated on the H145.
  • Have current or recent HEMS experience.
  • Have experience of NVIS operations.

Security Clearance

  • The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain an enhanced DBS, and a Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
  • Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Benefits

  • Market leading sickness policy
  • Generous holiday 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