Co Pilot

Job Title:               Co-Pilot
Location:               Norwich + Onsite 
Compensation:     Competitive salary
Role Type:             Full time / Permanent
Role ID:                  SF57919

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. BMCSO provides world-class operations to our customers helping them to save lives and protect communities every day.

Our fleet of 32 helicopters from bases across England and Scotland has been providing dedicated air ambulance and police support for more than 20 years. BMCSO constantly invests in new aircraft, equipment, and training to ensure the consistent capability to deliver safe, dependable operational excellence at all times.

Headquartered in Staverton, Gloucestershire, BMCSO is a leading provider of aviation services for mission-critical operations across ten countries. BMCSO is part of Babcock International Group, a global provider of critical asset, infrastructure and training support to many sectors including emergency services, energy and defence.

The role
BMCSO currently operate EC135 and EC145 aircraft in a variety of roles. The position is for a co-pilot position based in Norwich operating on the H145 D3 and offers varied and challenging flying across a range of disciplines including HEMS and NVIS operations. The successful candidate will be required to maintain the highest standards of professional expertise and safety throughout the conduct of this challenging role.

Essential experience of a Co-pilot:

• UK ATPL(H) or UK CPL(H) + IR
• Fluent English, Driving License, Right to Work in the UK.

Ideally, you will also have the following:

• Valid Class 1 Medical
• Have completed MCC training.
• Have recent multi engine experience.
• Be qualified and instrument rated on the H145.
• Have current or recent HEMS experience.
• Have experience of NVIS operations.

Place of Residence

• Within 25 miles or 45 minutes from the Norwich base.

Security Clearance

• The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain an enhanced DBS, and a Standard (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 

• Market leading sickness policy
• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme
• 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 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. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 03/07/2024

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