Uniting the UK HEMS pilot community
Connecting air ambulance pilots across the UK. We aim to provide a collective voice to elevate operational safety.
Support pilots through mentorship and recruitment and inform industry initiatives.
Our aims...
The HEMS Pilot Network is dedicated to bringing together the geographically dispersed community of professionals operating HEMS and air ambulance services across the United Kingdom.
It provides a constructive space for all HEMS pilots to engage in peer-to-peer conversation, ultimately seeking to support in the following areas.
Collective voice
By having a brand range of collective opinion, those in close contact with industry bodies, operators, and regulators can represent HEMS pilots directly and help informed policy decision,
Safety insights
By sharing official safety insights and coming together to highlight operational challenges, we can help increase awareness of safety relates topics.
Pilot mentorship
We can support the next generation of HEMS pilots through mentorship and collaborative training opportunities.
About us
We, a small group of operational pilots, are establishing the HEMS Pilot Network to bridge the gaps and unify our professional community across the UK.
By coming together, we can share critical knowledge and opinion, drive operational and safety improvements, support careers via mentorship for those at every stage of their career.
Collectively, our combined voice can provide a vital perspective and a sense of belonging to the wider industry.
Elevating operations and safety
We are committed to gathering a real-world voice to inform industry and influence day to day operations and advocate for UK HEMS.
We aim to make a positive contribution to flight safety and provide support for peers via mentoring
Those we've asked so far have said...
"Having a independent network for UK HEMS pilots is invaluable. It would give us a platform to discuss operational and safety challenges openly with peers from other units, building best practice."
Air Ambulance Captain
"The mentorship scheme should provide real guidance on flying with UK Helicopter emergency medical services. The industry pilot shortage means we need a proactive approach"
HEMS Training Captain
"An essential initiative for the sector. A unified voice from those who have 'boots on the ground' allows us to engage constructively with industry stakeholders and regulators."
HEMS Pilot
Interested in joining the network?
If you are an active or former HEMS pilot in the UK you will be eligible to join the network.
We invite you to Get in touch and register your interest.
Together we can collectively shape the future of HEMS in the UK.
We also want to hear from you if you are an aspiring air ambulance pilot, or an industry partner who wishes to collaborate.
What we are...
A constructive place with a level gradient to;
- Share knowledge and experience
- Reinforce our community and network
- Support each other and the HEMS pilots of tomorrow
- Help shape best practice and have your say for future of UK HEMS
What we aren't...
- A substitution for an established systems such as a Safety Management System or Peer support programme, although we are more than happy to signpost if required.
- A place for the media to lurk!
Please be kind and respectful
Get in touch
HEMS Pilot Network
We are a collaborative project, supported by current and retired HEMS pilots from across the UK involved in different operational areas. As such there isn't a single home base or area of ownership.