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HEMS Co-Pilot

🏒 Gama Aviation β€’ πŸ“ Wales β€’ πŸ•’ Sep 14, 2026
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Wales
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Vacancy Name

HEMS Co-Pilot

Vacancy No

VN706

Employment Type

Full-Time

Division

Air

Work Location


Job Details

/ Position: Co-Pilots HEMS
/ Location: Wales (Various locations)
  • Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
  • Equal Time Rosters and generous Holiday Allowance
  • Welcome Bonus and/or Relocation Package for the right candidates!
  • Type Rating and HEMS/NVIS training included for the right candidates
  • Opportunities for professional development

Gama Aviation are a market-leading provider of flight services with a varied portfolio of high-quality contracts across the world. Due to a successful contract agreement with Wales Air Ambulance, we are seeking to recruit additional pilots for our rotary operation based at various locations around Wales. Flying in a stunning environment with constant challenges from both weather and terrain, this is probably the most rewarding experience a professional helicopter pilot is likely to face. Both an H145 type rating and HEMS/NVIS training will be provided for the right individual who can rise to the challenge and demonstrate commitment to this globally successful aviation company.

/ About us:
Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, US, Middle East and Hong Kong a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

If you have Multi-pilot or Single pilot experience and comfortable operating IFR and at night, then please apply to be considered for these exciting vacancies. Further career opportunities are also available for pilots with either training or management experience, and prospects for promotion are excellent as the company continues to expand its rotary division.

Suitable applicants will be invited to discuss their personal situation by phone in the first instance, followed by a face-to-face (or MS Teams) interview. Please do not apply unless you meet the person specification detailed below.

Essential:
  • CAA ATPL(H) or CAA CPL(H) with Instrument Rating
  • Evidence of UK CAA Part-FCL ATPL theoretical credits
  • Current Class 1 medical
  • Current UK/EU passport
  • Physically and mentally fit to undertake demands of the role
  • Fluent English, driving licence, right to live & work in UK

Desirable:
  • 1000 hrs Helicopter experience
  • MP type rating or MCC certificate
  • H145 type rating
  • Familiarity with AOC HEMS operations
  • NVIS experience

/ In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:
  • Competitive Group Pension Scheme
  • Comprehensive Life Assurance *
  • Comprehensive Income Protection *
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
  • Comprehensive Private Healthcare, with the ability to add Family Members at a discounted rate (after successful passing of probation) *
  • 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)

  • (Subject to insurance underwriting)

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

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2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

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