Join Gama Aviation’s Bournemouth-based King Air fleet as Captain and make a direct impact on patient care and client service across the UK and Channel Islands. You’ll lead safe, efficient repatriation and air ambulance missions on a roster designed for strong work-life balance.
About the role
As a King Air 200 Captain, you will operate within a multi-crew, fixed-wing air ambulance environment, delivering time‑critical repatriation flights. You’ll ensure operational excellence under Gama Aviation’s AOC, supporting contracted services for Guernsey, Jersey, and leading insurance and assistance providers.
Key responsibilities
- Command King Air 200 air ambulance and repatriation flights from Bournemouth on a rostered schedule.
- Ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and crew coordination in a multi-crew environment.
- Deliver outstanding client service for contracted partners, including Channel Islands stakeholders and insurers.
- Conduct thorough flight planning, briefing, and post‑flight reporting in line with company SOPs and AOC requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with operations and clinical teams to support patient needs and on‑time performance.
What you’ll bring
- Licence: UK CAA CPL with multi‑engine and instrument ratings.
- Type rating: Current King Air 200 type rating.
- Experience: Minimum 1,500 hours total time and 500 hours on type.
- Successful completion of a command assessment.
- Solid understanding of AOC requirements and multi‑crew SOPs.
- Basic IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Residence within 60 minutes of Bournemouth Airport or willingness to relocate.
- Flexibility with rostering to support daily operational needs.
Rewards & benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Equal‑time roster for enhanced work‑life balance.
- Competitive group pension scheme.
- Comprehensive life assurance.
- Income protection and travel insurance (subject to underwriting).
- Private healthcare following successful completion of probation.
- Two paid volunteering days per calendar year (subject to line manager approval).
- Investment in training, qualifications, and professional development.
Roster & base
- Base: Bournemouth, UK
- Roster: Equal‑time roster
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