London's Air Ambulance Charity

Context London s Air Ambulance Charity provides a world-class HEMS service to London. Operating EC135 T3H aircraft we deliver pre-hospital care to those who need it most, operating until sunset every day over one of the world s largest, most diverse and complex cities from the helipad at The Royal London Hospital. This is a rare opportunity to join our Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) team, as the Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM). This role fulfils the company s obligation to ensure the continuing airworthiness of our two EC135 T3H aircraft. The role requires a skilled and experienced aviation professional with the necessary training, knowledge and attitude to provide the management of the airworthiness of London s Air Ambulance Charity s aircraft, working alongside the Accountable Manager (AM), Chief Pilot, Safety and Compliance Manager and other nominated persons including operational, clinical and charity staff. The role requires oversight of and close working with our contracted Pt 145 maintenance provider and sub-contracted CAMO activities. We re open to this role being held by a contractor or a charity employee: we want the right person to join the team. It s expected that the role will require the equivalent of two days a week, however, the ability and willingness to work flexibly around aircraft and clinical operational requirements is essential. This is considered a hybrid-working role conducted between home, The Royal London Hospital helipad and RAF Northolt where the aircraft are hangered overnight and some maintenance activity takes place. You ll be required to travel to visit services providers such as Airbus UK (our contracted maintenance provider) and from time to time the Civil Aviation Authority offices, London s Air Ambulance Charity offices and various sites to undertake training. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an active interest in the overall activities of London s Air Ambulance Charity and be able to reflect our values in all interactions with our stakeholders. About the role The CAM reports directly to the AM and is responsible for the continued airworthiness of London s Air Ambulance Charity s helicopter fleet as defined in the Approved Maintenance Programme. In addition, they re responsible for ensuring that all maintenance and airworthiness activity is conducted in accordance with the applicable regulations and the requirements of London s Air Ambulance Charity s Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition. This will require working in close collaboration with colleagues across the charity, members of the aviation teams, safety and compliance, non-aviation and clinical sectors of the charity to support and enable the delivery of the charity s life-saving service. About the person We re looking for a person with good working knowledge of UK commercial aviation regulations and knowledge and experience of regulatory oversight of CAA Part-CAMO, Part CAT, SPO HEMS and Part-145. The candidate will have experience in rotary/commercial or a similar organisation and can work within a multidisciplinary team with high levels of accountability. The role also requires a skilled civil/military aviation person with the necessary training and experience to provide the management of London s Air Ambulance Charity s Part CAMO, Part M, CAME and associated procedures and manuals to ensure safe operations and airworthy aircraft, working alongside the Accountable Manager.

Context London s Air Ambulance Charity has a small team of pilots who are dedicated to maintaining high standards of aviation in order to deliver our helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) to the people of London. We have recently changed our fleet to the EC135 T3H; modernising our multi-pilot aviation environment. Day to day, we work closely with the charity s teams including the medical, fire and support staff. All are prepared and rehearsed in their roles and strive to provide the best service possible. We also liaise outside London s Air Ambulance Charity, within the wider air ambulance network and other emergency service communities to ensure safe, efficient operations in line with industry best practice. Our flights are short and mostly within the busy airspace of London to land and deliver clinical teams to scene with safety as our top priority. Where situations allow, once landed and shut down, pilots help clinical crews with logistics and also act as ambassadors for the charity, liaising with the public. About the role We are looking to appoint an experienced HEMS Captain. As a London s Air Ambulance Charity Captain, you ll be responsible for ensuring that flights are operated safely and in accordance with the Operations Manual. You ll be used to establishing a strong team environment which will ensure the team is ready to respond swiftly. You ll be dedicated to maintaining high standards of aviation, striving for continuous improvement and actively working towards standards of excellence. Please note that the successful post-holder will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. The successful post-holder will also be subject to obtaining security clearance at RAF Northolt. About the person You ll have experience in HEMS, or an equivalent service, and are able to work within a multi disciplinary team with high levels of accountability in sometimes difficult and challenging conditions. The ideal candidate will work well in a team and demonstrate the ability to learn and improve, participating in regular personal and professional development while demonstrating an active interest in the overall activities of London s Air Ambulance Charity.