HEMS Captain

Context

London’s Air Ambulance have a small team of pilots who are dedicated in maintaining high standards of aviation in order to deliver HEMS to the people of London. We are currently changing our fleet to the EC135 T3H, a change which will embody modernisation of our multi-pilot aviation environment. 

Day to day, we work closely within small teams which include the medical, fire and support staff. All are prepared and rehearsed in their roles and strive to provide the best service possible. 

We also liaise outside LAA, within the wider air ambulance network and other emergency services community to ensure a safe, efficient operations in line with industry best practice. 

Our flights are short and mostly within the busy airspace of London to land and deliver clinical teams to scene with safety as our top priority. Where situations allow, once landed and shut down, pilots help clinical crews with logistics and also act as ambassadors for the charity, liaising with the public. 

About the role 

We are looking to appoint two experienced HEMS Captains, one of whom will hold a type rating instructor / type rating examiner qualification to deliver our training programme. 

As a London’s Air Ambulance Captain you will be responsible for ensuring that all flights are operated Safely and in accordance with the Operations Manual. You will be used to establishing a strong team environment which will ensure the team is ready to respond swiftly.

Experiences HEMS pilots with examiner and flight instructor qualifications will hold experience of developing and delivering training programmes to pilots. 

You will be dedicated to maintaining high standards of aviation, striving for continuous improvement and actively working towards standards of excellence. 

Key responsibilities

• Work in accordance with Regulation, the Operations Manual and all relevant policies, with Safety as the top priority• Maintain high personal and professional standards
• Be part of a Multi-Pilot team, flying HEMS missions and CAT flights across London• Inspire and mentor co-pilots, providing them with opportunities for development
• Ensure the crew are briefed and aircraft prepared so that they are ready to respond at short notice
• Ensure that all relevant pre & post flight processes are complete, including the briefing of passengers
• Ensure the security and safety of the aircraft and its equipment at hospital and HEMS sites
• Liaise with the Emergency Services at hospital and HEMS sites to ensure the safety of ground personnel and the efficient conduct of the mission
• Where required, work to support the strong bond between the charity and operational team
• Actively promote the core values and behaviours of LAAC whilst working towards achieving the strategic objectives of the charity. Have a strong working knowledge of LAAC’s vision, mission and impact.
• Comply with Health & Safety and GDPR legislation and relevant internal policies

Equal Opportunities, in addition to specific criteria laid out above, each applicant will be expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to the post. The degree of knowledge required will depend on the level and nature of the post in question.

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.

About the Person

• You will have experience in HEMS, or an equivalent service, and able to work within a multidisciplinary team with high levels of accountability in sometimes difficult and challenging conditions.
• The ideal candidate will work well in a team and demonstrate the ability to strive to learn and improve participating in regular personal and professional development while demonstrating an active interest in the overall activities of London’s Air Ambulance.
• Essential Qualifications
• Hold a UK CAA ATPL (H) + IR with flight hours in compliance with SPA.HEMS.130
• Hold a UK CAA Class One medical. 

Knowledge and Experience

• Have current HEMS experience or at least one year of HEMS flying within the UK, during the last 5 years
• Hold (or have held) an EC135 type rating (any Helionix experience would be an advantage)
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and be able to work within small teams• Have an excellent knowledge of HEMS operations
• Experience of mentoring, training or support of others

Desirable Qualifications

• Experienced type rating examiner or instructor, ideally on the EC135
• Held roles or posts to support an AOC in addition to flying

Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and be able to work within small teams
• A keen eye for detail and good workload management skills
• Bring more than flying skills to the role and be motivated to support the wider aviation operations
• Ability to deal with complex operational issues inherent in a fast -moving environment
• The ability and resilience to manage occasional exposure to traumatic circumstances or frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances
• Ability to form and maintain excellent working relationships across professional and operational boundaries
• Team player and collaborative approach
• Committed to continued personal development

Other:

• Able to work within our Flight Time Limitations scheme with main bases of work being RAF Northolt and The Royal London Hospital
• Be able to hold an enhanced security clearance at RAF Northolt
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values and behaviours
• Proficient in use of all MS Office applications.

Equal Opportunities Policy

London's Air Ambulance Limited is committed to eliminating any discrimination and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all it does. It is therefore London's Air Ambulance Limited's commitment to provide equal opportunities in employment and we will not unlawfully discriminate against job applicants, employees of the Company, volunteers, workers or contract workers on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation(unless, as in the case of pilots or fire crew physical fitness is essential to the performance).