Careers
Find out how to join our amazing team of crew, fundraisers, volunteers and charity staff.
Could you become part of our life-saving team?
We have several teams dedicated to maintaining our Charity’s success and ensuring we operate at our best. From clinical and operational roles at our airbases to our community teams out in the field raising vital funds, not to mention our head office teams, who ensure everything from admin and finance is in tip-top shape, as well as our Marketing team, who are always shouting about all of your fantastic fundraising achievements. There are even opportunities to join our amazing trustees and use your experience to help guide our Charity’s direction, all making a real difference to the lives of people across Yorkshire.
If you have what it takes, look at the roles that will appear below when available, or consider volunteering. We would love to hear from you.
Could you become part of our life-saving team?
We have several teams dedicated to maintaining our Charity’s success and ensuring we operate at our best. From clinical and operational roles at our airbases to our community teams out in the field raising vital funds, not to mention our head office teams, who ensure everything from admin and finance is in tip-top shape, as well as our Marketing team, who are always shouting about all of your fantastic fundraising achievements. There are even opportunities to join our amazing trustees and use your experience to help guide our Charity’s direction, all making a real difference to the lives of people across Yorkshire.
If you have what it takes, look at the roles that will appear below when available, or consider volunteering. We would love to hear from you.
West Community Fundraising Assistant Part-time
We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, professional person, able to engage with all members of the public to increase the contributions of individuals and groups through providing support and advice where necessary. You’ll provide support to the West Yorkshire community team by attending events across the region, engaging with our volunteers, donors and supporters.
West Community Fundraising Assistant Part-time
We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, professional person, able to engage with all members of the public to increase the contributions of individuals and groups through providing support and advice where necessary. You’ll provide support to the West Yorkshire community team by attending events across the region, engaging with our volunteers, donors and supporters.
Current Vacancies
Trustee – Fundraising
Imagine knowing that your time, skills, and leadership are directly helping to save lives across Yorkshire—every single day. As a Trustee for Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA), that’s exactly the impact you’ll have.
We’re currently seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our highly respected Board of Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious and dynamic charity at a pivotal moment in our journey. Your insight and experience will help shape the future of YAA, ensuring we continue to deliver rapid, life-saving care to those who need it most.
Line Pilot
At Yorkshire Air Ambulance, every mission counts — and every flight could save a life. We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Line Pilot to join our elite team, where purpose meets precision in the skies.
As a YAA Line Pilot, you won’t just be flying — you’ll be part of a life-saving operation. Reporting to our Chief Pilot, you’ll take command of one of our state-of-the-art Airbus H145 helicopters, ensuring safe, efficient, and rapid response across the region.
Please check back here and watch our social media channels to be the first to know about new roles at YAA.
Employee Benefits
- Discretionary annual staff bonus scheme based on the Charity’s financial performance and personal KPIs.
- 25 days paid holiday per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays (pro-rata).
- Time off in lieu of evening and weekend work.
- A commitment to helping you achieve a work-life balance, including flexible working opportunities.
- Enhanced family leave packages, including maternity, paternity and adoption/surrogacy.
- Regular team-building and away days.
- Commitment to training and personal development for all staff.
- Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card, gaining discounts at 100’s of businesses.
- Contributory pension scheme (contributions matched by the Charity up to 8%.
- Life Assurance plus access to Employee Assistance Programme covering financial, mental and physical well-being.
Technical Crew Member & Emergency Care Assistant
Do you want to feel as though you are helping to save lives every day? When working for YAA as TCM & ECA that is exactly what you will be doing.
The TCM will be responsible for assisting the pilot of one of our air ambulance helicopters and assisting the medical team as an Emergency Care Assistant.
“No two days are the same here at the YAA, it keeps me on my toes and I’m always excited about what the next day will bring.”
Angela Vyas, Community Fundraiser for West Yorkshire
Join Our Incredible Volunteer Family!
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Yorkshire Air Ambulance. They help us spread the word about the lifesaving work we do, bring energy and excitement to our fundraising efforts, and offer their time, talents and big hearts to support our mission. Simply put – without our amazing volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to keep our helicopters in the sky, ready to save lives across Yorkshire.
We’re always on the lookout for friendly, passionate, and dependable people to join our volunteer team. Whether you’ve got a few hours a week, a day a month, or just some time here and there throughout the year, there’s a place for you in our YAA family.
Volunteering with us is flexible, rewarding, and a great way to give back, meet new people, and be part of something truly special. Ready to make a difference? We’d love to welcome you on board!
Work Experience/Placement Requests
We appreciate that Yorkshire Air Ambulance is a very attractive prospect for those looking for any form of work experience, whether it be on the charity side, in engineering, or with the crew
However, due to the sheer volume of requests we receive, alongside a variety of operation issues, the sensitive nature of many of the roles, and the varying and often inconsistent working patterns our team operates, we are unable to offer any form of work experience/placement within the Charity.
Becoming a YAA Paramedic or Doctor
Dreaming of joining the skies with YAA as a Paramedic or Doctor? We’ve got you covered!
Dive into our recruitment guide to see how we bring exceptional medical professionals on board.