Norwich Captain

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Location: Norwich, GB, NR6 6EG

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Pilot at Norwich Airfield, near Norwich.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Babcock Mission Critical Services Onshore (BMCSO), a leading provider of mission-critical helicopter services to the Air Ambulance, Police and Offshore sectors. We provide world-class operations to our customers helping them to save lives and protect communities every day.

The role:

As a Pilot for Babcock Mission Critical Services Onshore you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be flying a state-of-the-art H145D3 on day and/or night Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) missions, providing urgent medical care and transporting patients in emergency situations.

Day-to-day you’ll be required to:

• Effectively conduct day and night HEMS operations
• Meet company and customer Health & Safety responsibilities while adhering to all relevant aviation regulations.
• Work a 12-hour shift roster, with four days on followed by four days off, which allows for ample rest and recovery.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional expertise and safety throughout the conduct of this challenging role.
• Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.
• Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to work a flexible schedule, including weekend shifts, as required.
• Please note that this position involves travel/working across a range of internal and customer sites, as a requirement of the role.

This role is full time and based on site at Norwich Airfield, near Norwich. The successful candidate will be required to reside within 25 nautical miles or 45 minutes of the Airfield.

Essential experience of the Pilot:

• 1000 hours pilot in command of aircraft of which 500 hours is pilot in command on twin turbine helicopters; or
• 1000 hours as co-pilot in HEMS/Police operations of which 500 hours is as pilot in command under supervision and 100 hours pilot in command of twin turbine helicopters.
• 2000 hours minimum total helicopter experience
• 500 hours operating experience in twin turbine helicopters in an operational environment similar to the intended operation.
• 20 hours VFR at night as pilot in command.

Qualifications for the Pilot:

• Hold a UK ATPL(H) or CPL(H) + IR
• Full UK Aviation class 1 medical
• Fluent in English
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Valid Passport and legal right to work in the UK

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be a valid UK passport holder, with the ability to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• 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

Babcock International:

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you’re a CAA Class 1 Medical Clearance holder but have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive.

Closing date: 22/06/25