Pilot (Barton Based)

Job Title:             Pilot (Barton Based)
Location:             Eccles, Greater Manchester
Compensation:   Attractive Salary + Benefits Role 
Type:                    Full time / Permanent 
Role ID:               SF58819
 
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 our Barton site in Eccles, Greater Manchester.
 
The role
As a Pilot, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Babcock Mission Critical Services Onshore (BMCSO), a leading provider of mission-critical helicopter services to the air ambulance and police sectors.  BMCSO provides world-class operations to our customers helping them to save lives and protect communities every day.
 
Day to day, you’ll be conducting single pilot day and night HEMS in support of the Northwest Air Ambulance charity. The role also involves health and safety responsibilities and requires a strong understanding of required Aviation regulations.
 
This role is full time, 42 hours per week with a 4 day on / 4 day off roster and is based at the Barton base, Eccles, Greater Manchester. You will be required to reside within 25 nautical miles or 45 minutes. 
 
Qualifications for the Pilot:

• Hold an UK ATPL(H) or CPL(H) + IR
• Full UK Aviation class 1 medical

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.
   

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain BPSS security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
 
 
What we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8%, with life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Market leading sick leave policy 
• Loss of license insurance
• 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
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

 
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. 

Closing Date: 18/02/2025