Prince William Starts Civilian Duty As An Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot

Set to live at their country home Anmer Hall in Norfolk, Prince William started his civilian life today as he starts working as an air ambulance pilot. Kensington Palace announced that the 32-year-old royal is now a full-time employee of Bond Air Services and will eventually transfer to East Anglia Air Ambulance for pilot missions once he is done with his training.

William is scheduled to undergo specialized instruction in simulator, aircraft and in-flight skills training before assuming the role as an air ambulance pilot. Although he worked as a search-and-rescue pilot for several years, he needs to take further exams in order to be quaified for his new job.

The Duke of Cambridge will continue to do his royal duties, representing the Queen around the country and abroad. He will also continue to support his charities and foundations that he shares with his brother Prince Harry and his pregnant wife Kate Middleton.

“William, who next month will become a father for a second time, completed and passed his Air Transport Pilot's Licence exams in March,” according to USA Today. “The palace said this involved 14 written exams on a range of aviation topics, including the principles of flight, navigation, flight planning and air law.”

The royal’s full time duty includes flying both day and night shifts, as well as working with medics in responding to emergencies ranging from heart attacks to road accidents. William is set to start his flying rescue mission in the summer as he started working with Bond Air Services weeks before taking a paternity leave, just like what he did in July 2013 when Prince George was born.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, together with Prince George will be based in the Queen’s Sandringham estate as the flying facilities is close to the country home.

Prince William’s new role was announced shortly after he touched down in Tokyo during his Asian tour in February. The second-in-line to the throne visited the Asian countries as he highlights the British link with Japan and China. He addressed certain issues such as innovation, creativity and trade during his meeting.

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