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

(£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.

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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