XP171 Line Pilot (Fixed Wing) **External**
NPAS Doncaster
£57,825 to £60,942 per annum (plus Market Factor payment of £7000 subject to annual review)
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY
Line Pilots (Fixed Wing)
National Police Air Service (NPAS)
Location: Doncaster Sheffield Airport
2 permanent posts
Here at the National Police Air Service (NPAS) we’re looking for fixed-wing pilots to join our team which provides borderless air support to all police forces across England and Wales 24/7, 365 days a year. On a daily basis, NPAS helps save lives, tackles criminality and keeps people and communities safe.
Crews provide effective aerial support to ground based officers and in doing so improve operational response to incidents within the highest safety standards.
Working alongside Tactical Flight Officers, NPAS Pilots have the opportunity to make good use of their skills and experience on a variety of police missions.
What we can offer you?
• Fixed 4 on 4 off, 12-hour roster pattern offering a stable working routine and the ability to plan many months ahead. Pilots operate in accordance with the approved Flight Time Limitation (FTL).
• 19 shifts annual leave per year (19 x 12hr shifts) – the 4 on, 4 off shift pattern means you can have 12 consecutive days off by booking 4 consecutive shifts as annual leave
• Additional annual leave / overtime for public holidays
• Additional annual leave upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Career average revalued earnings (CARE) pension scheme
• Medical expenses for maintaining Class 1 medical
• A Loss of Licence Insurance scheme
• Death in service payment
• All NPAS staff and officers have access to an in-house peer support scheme. All peer supporters are fully trained and will listen and help staff during difficult times.
A short video on the role can be found at:
https://www.npas.police.uk/jobs/line-pilot-fixed-wing
In order to be considered for the role you must have the following:
• Minimum of a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) with RT Licence
• A valid Multi-Engine type or class rating (single pilot aircraft)
• A valid Single Pilot, Multi-Engine Instrument Rating with a Performance Based Navigation endorsement (IR-SP-ME Class SE + PBN)
• A minimum of 1,500 hours total flying time and be in current multi-engine practice, which must include:
- 500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) single pilot aircraft fixed wing
- 100 hours flying time IFR
- 50 hours night of which 25 hours to be PIC
• English Language Proficiency Level 6
• Class 1 Medical
• Ability to work as part of a team and be a self-starter
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to the crew while carrying out other tasks
• A full UK driving licence
As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undertake a test flight, and pass an interview panel.
To support any submitted application forms, copies of the following documentation should also be emailed to the National Police Air Service mailbox (npas@npas.pnn.police.uk) with the subject header: "VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER XP171 LINE PILOT FAO Laura Sopp"
Any application submitted without providing the required documentation will not be accepted:
• Copy of Class One Medical certificate (acceptable to the UK CAA)
• Copy of a current Commercial Pilots Licence
• Copy of last page of Log Book
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
In certain circumstances, West Yorkshire Police may determine that payment of a temporary market factor supplement is appropriate in order to address exceptional pay differentials.
This market factor is temporary and subject to an annual review (the review is from the original decision made). Protection of earnings is not applicable to market factor payments.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 10th May 2020 .
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
**IMPORTANT NOTICES**
The start date for these vacancies is 05/10/2020.
The Role Profile is currently under review and there is no longer any managerial aspect to this role – THE FOLLOWING KEY OUTPUT IS NO LONGER VALID:
Proactively manage the performance, attendance and wellbeing of police officers and police staff against the required standards to ensure they are dealt with and supported in accordance with the correct policies and procedures.
Line Pilots (Fixed Wing)
National Police Air Service (NPAS)
Location: Doncaster Sheffield Airport
2 permanent posts
Here at the National Police Air Service (NPAS) we’re looking for fixed-wing pilots to join our team which provides borderless air support to all police forces across England and Wales 24/7, 365 days a year. On a daily basis, NPAS helps save lives, tackles criminality and keeps people and communities safe.
Crews provide effective aerial support to ground based officers and in doing so improve operational response to incidents within the highest safety standards.
Working alongside Tactical Flight Officers, NPAS Pilots have the opportunity to make good use of their skills and experience on a variety of police missions.
What we can offer you?
• Fixed 4 on 4 off, 12-hour roster pattern offering a stable working routine and the ability to plan many months ahead. Pilots operate in accordance with the approved Flight Time Limitation (FTL).
• 19 shifts annual leave per year (19 x 12hr shifts) – the 4 on, 4 off shift pattern means you can have 12 consecutive days off by booking 4 consecutive shifts as annual leave
• Additional annual leave / overtime for public holidays
• Additional annual leave upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Career average revalued earnings (CARE) pension scheme
• Medical expenses for maintaining Class 1 medical
• A Loss of Licence Insurance scheme
• Death in service payment
• All NPAS staff and officers have access to an in-house peer support scheme. All peer supporters are fully trained and will listen and help staff during difficult times.
A short video on the role can be found at:
https://www.npas.police.uk/jobs/line-pilot-fixed-wing
In order to be considered for the role you must have the following:
• Minimum of a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) with RT Licence
• A valid Multi-Engine type or class rating (single pilot aircraft)
• A valid Single Pilot, Multi-Engine Instrument Rating with a Performance Based Navigation endorsement (IR-SP-ME Class SE + PBN)
• A minimum of 1,500 hours total flying time and be in current multi-engine practice, which must include:
- 500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) single pilot aircraft fixed wing
- 100 hours flying time IFR
- 50 hours night of which 25 hours to be PIC
• English Language Proficiency Level 6
• Class 1 Medical
• Ability to work as part of a team and be a self-starter
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to the crew while carrying out other tasks
• A full UK driving licence
As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undertake a test flight, and pass an interview panel.
To support any submitted application forms, copies of the following documentation should also be emailed to the National Police Air Service mailbox (npas@npas.pnn.police.uk) with the subject header: "VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER XP171 LINE PILOT FAO Laura Sopp"
Any application submitted without providing the required documentation will not be accepted:
• Copy of Class One Medical certificate (acceptable to the UK CAA)
• Copy of a current Commercial Pilots Licence
• Copy of last page of Log Book
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
In certain circumstances, West Yorkshire Police may determine that payment of a temporary market factor supplement is appropriate in order to address exceptional pay differentials.
This market factor is temporary and subject to an annual review (the review is from the original decision made). Protection of earnings is not applicable to market factor payments.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 10th May 2020 .
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
**IMPORTANT NOTICES**
The start date for these vacancies is 05/10/2020.
The Role Profile is currently under review and there is no longer any managerial aspect to this role – THE FOLLOWING KEY OUTPUT IS NO LONGER VALID:
Proactively manage the performance, attendance and wellbeing of police officers and police staff against the required standards to ensure they are dealt with and supported in accordance with the correct policies and procedures.
No Shift Allowance
This opportunity is closed to applications.