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King Air Captain/First Officer – Air Ambulance Operations (Aberdeen)
King Air Captain/First Officer – Air Ambulance Operations (Aberdeen)
Join Gama Aviation to deliver a world-class, life-saving fixed‑wing air ambulance service across Scotland. Based in Aberdeen and flying the King Air, you’ll operate as part of a professional multi-crew team on equal-time rosters, combining precision airmanship with purpose-driven flying.
✈️ The mission
For over three decades, Gama Aviation has supported Scotland’s air ambulance. As a Captain or First Officer on our King Air fleet, you’ll deliver time-critical patient transport and medical support flights, upholding the highest safety and service standards for communities across the region.
🧭 What you’ll do
- Operate the King Air in a multi-crew environment from our Aberdeen base on air ambulance missions.
- Execute IFR operations, adhering to SOPs, CRM best practice and regulatory requirements.
- Make sound, time-sensitive decisions that prioritise safety, patients and crew.
- Support a rostered schedule with flexibility, resilience and a team-first mindset.
- Engage in recurrent training and continuous improvement to maintain world-class standards.
🧰 What you’ll bring
- First Officer: UK CAA ATPL(A) or CPL(A) with ME/IR; minimum 750 hours total flight time.
- Captain: UK CAA ATPL(A) or CPL(A) with ME/IR; minimum 2,000 hours total flight time, including at least 1,500 hours as PIC.
- King Air KA200 or KA350 type rating is advantageous but not essential.
- Proven multi-crew experience, strong IFR proficiency and exemplary CRM.
- Calm, mission-focused judgement and excellent communication skills.
Important: The stated flying-hour minimums are absolute. Applications that do not meet them cannot be considered.
🌟 Rewards & development
- Competitive salary and a group pension scheme.
- Comprehensive life assurance, income protection and travel insurance.
- Private healthcare after successful probation (subject to underwriting).
- Equal-time rosters and a generous holiday allowance.
- Two paid volunteering days each year (subject to line manager approval).
- Investment in training, qualifications and professional development.
- Career opportunities across the UK, Jersey, Poland and the Middle East.
📝 How to apply
Please submit your CV and a brief cover note confirming whether you are applying for Captain or First Officer, along with a breakdown of your total and PIC hours, current licence and rating status (including any King Air type rating).