XP295 Line Pilot (Fixed Wing) **External**

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 because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

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.
Shift Allowance
No Shift Allowance

https://www.npas.police.uk/jobs
In order to be considered for the role you must have the following:

• Minimum of a UK issued Part-FCL Commercial Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) with RT Licence



• Hold, or have held within the last 6 years a valid Multi-Engine Piston (land) class rating (MEP(land))



• Hold, or have held within the last 6 years a valid Single Pilot, Multi-Engine Instrument Rating.



• A minimum of 1,200 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



• UK Class 1 Medical valid for single pilot commercial operations carrying passengers



• 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.,
• Copy of a current Commercial Pilots Licence showing the most recent expiry dates of the MEP(land) and IR-SP-ME Class if not currently valid
  
  £65,457 to £68,874 per annum (plus Market Factor payment of £14,000 subject to annual review)

Role Profile Attachment
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Job Advert
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY

Line Pilot (Fixed Wing)
National Police Air Service (NPAS)
Location: East Midlands Airport
1 full-time permanent post

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