Pilot

Job Title:
Pilot

Location:
Eccles, Greater Manchester

Compensation:
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type:
Full time / Permanent

Role

Fly with purpose. Save lives. Make every mission count.

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Pilot at Barton Aerodrome, near Manchester.

As a Pilot, you’ll play a vital role in delivering mission‑critical aviation services that directly support life‑saving operations. Operating in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, you will fly in support of the North‑West Air Ambulance Charity, helping to protect communities and save lives every day.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in demanding scenarios, while advancing your career in a highly respected aviation environment.

This role is based at Barton Aerodrome, with a shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off, working 12‑hour shifts. You are required to reside within either 25nm or 45 minutes of the base at Barton.

• Flying single pilot helicopter missions in support of air ambulance and emergency medical services
• Conducting Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations across varied environments
• Maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence
• Conducting night flying and complex operational tasking where required
• Working collaboratively with crew and emergency response teams to deliver critical services

• 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

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

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) / Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

• 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 Digi Care+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading benefit allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement
• Be Kind Day enables employees to take one paid day a year (or equivalent hours) for volunteering work with a chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

23/06/2026