HEMS Line Pilot
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Starting salary £78,540 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Exeter, EX5 2DX |
| Cwmni: | Devon Air Ambulance Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 117 |
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Job Advert
Devon Air Ambulance are seeking to recruit an additional HEMS Line Pilot to join our experienced Flight Operations Team.
Hours: Full time roster in accordance with the Company Approved FTL Scheme
Location: Airbase - Exeter*/Eaglescott (North Devon)
Salary: Starting salary of £78,540 per annum FTE.
Further enhancements may be payable for additional desirable qualifications e.g. dual type rating. Please see table
below regarding pay for enhancements.
Increments awarded for HEMS experience based on service up to a maximum of £10,000 per annum.
TRI
TRE
Line
CRMT
2nd Type
Night
SP - Base
2550
5100
2550
2040
2040
(£102/shift)
1530
Type rating training can be offered depending on current experience and qualifications of the successful candidate under a
standard bonding agreement.
*Accommodation cannot currently be provided by DAATCL at the Exeter Airbase. You are therefore required to reside within a
distance of 45 minutes from the Exeter Airbase or be able to establish and pay for your own accommodation within 45 minutes from
the Exeter Airbase for each of your shift runs from this airbase.
The Role
We have a new vacancy for an experienced HEMS Line Pilot to join our Flight Operations team at DAA. This role will report to the
Head of Flight Operations / Senior Pilot and will work on a single pilot operation on behalf of Devon Air Ambulance Trading
Company. Our line pilots engage with day and night operations within an approved FTL shift pattern, ensuring the team are ready to
respond to the people in Devon. The shifts will typically be 4 on 4 off and will be a mixture of day and night shifts.
The Candidate
Essential Requirements:
Either a current UK CAA ATPL(H) or UK CAA CPL(H) with Instrument rating
A minimum of 1500hrs as Pilot-in-command of aircraft
A minimum of 500hrs as pilot-in-command on helicopters
20hrs VFR at night as pilot-in-command
UK CAA Class 1 Medical
Desirable Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar role
NVIS experience
EC135 or H145 type rating
If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!
The Package
Starting salary of £78,540 per annum FTE, plus potential further enhancements for desirable qualifications.
Increments awarded for HEMS experience based on service up to a maximum of £10,000 per annum.
Plus an additional night shift allowance of £102 per shift.
Type rating training can be offered depending on current experience and qualifications of the successful candidate under a
standard bonding agreement.
As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Pension scheme with a 6% contribution by DAA
- Occupational sick pay scheme of 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay during probation, rising to 12 weeks full and 12 weeks
half pay after successful probation
- Free counselling and financial wellbeing services
- Loss of license insurance
- Healthcare insurance
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
More Information and How to Apply
Closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026 at 9am
Interviews will be a two stage process.
1st Stage Interview - Wednesday 25th March 2026 at DAA Head Office in Exeter.
2nd Stage Interview - Tuesday 31st March 2026 at DAA Head Office in Exeter.
Please note that interview locations are subject to change depending on the volume of applications received.
If you would like to find out more information about the role, please contact us at recruitment@daat.org to arrange an informal
conversation with Richard Applegarth, Head of Flight Operations.
What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here.
[https://careers.daat.org/our-interview-process]
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of
applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please
submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Devon Air Ambulance are seeking to recruit an additional HEMS Line Pilot to join our experienced Flight Operations Team.
Hours: Full time roster in accordance with the Company Approved FTL Scheme
Location: Airbase - Exeter*/Eaglescott (North Devon)
Salary: Starting salary of £78,540 per annum FTE.
Further enhancements may be payable for additional desirable qualifications e.g. dual type rating. Please see table
below regarding pay for enhancements.
Increments awarded for HEMS experience based on service up to a maximum of £10,000 per annum.
TRI
TRE
Line
CRMT
2nd Type
Night
SP - Base
2550
5100
2550
2040
2040
(£102/shift)
1530
Type rating training can be offered depending on current experience and qualifications of the successful candidate under a
standard bonding agreement.
*Accommodation cannot currently be provided by DAATCL at the Exeter Airbase. You are therefore required to reside within a
distance of 45 minutes from the Exeter Airbase or be able to establish and pay for your own accommodation within 45 minutes from
the Exeter Airbase for each of your shift runs from this airbase.
The Role
We have a new vacancy for an experienced HEMS Line Pilot to join our Flight Operations team at DAA. This role will report to the
Head of Flight Operations / Senior Pilot and will work on a single pilot operation on behalf of Devon Air Ambulance Trading
Company. Our line pilots engage with day and night operations within an approved FTL shift pattern, ensuring the team are ready to
respond to the people in Devon. The shifts will typically be 4 on 4 off and will be a mixture of day and night shifts.
The Candidate
Essential Requirements:
Either a current UK CAA ATPL(H) or UK CAA CPL(H) with Instrument rating
A minimum of 1500hrs as Pilot-in-command of aircraft
A minimum of 500hrs as pilot-in-command on helicopters
20hrs VFR at night as pilot-in-command
UK CAA Class 1 Medical
Desirable Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar role
NVIS experience
EC135 or H145 type rating
If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!
The Package
Starting salary of £78,540 per annum FTE, plus potential further enhancements for desirable qualifications.
Increments awarded for HEMS experience based on service up to a maximum of £10,000 per annum.
Plus an additional night shift allowance of £102 per shift.
Type rating training can be offered depending on current experience and qualifications of the successful candidate under a
standard bonding agreement.
As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Pension scheme with a 6% contribution by DAA
- Occupational sick pay scheme of 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay during probation, rising to 12 weeks full and 12 weeks
half pay after successful probation
- Free counselling and financial wellbeing services
- Loss of license insurance
- Healthcare insurance
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
More Information and How to Apply
Closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026 at 9am
Interviews will be a two stage process.
1st Stage Interview - Wednesday 25th March 2026 at DAA Head Office in Exeter.
2nd Stage Interview - Tuesday 31st March 2026 at DAA Head Office in Exeter.
Please note that interview locations are subject to change depending on the volume of applications received.
If you would like to find out more information about the role, please contact us at recruitment@daat.org to arrange an informal
conversation with Richard Applegarth, Head of Flight Operations.
What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here.
[https://careers.daat.org/our-interview-process]
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of
applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please
submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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