NPAS XP341 Line Pilot

Line Pilot (Rotary) – National Police Air Service – Permanent, 37 hours per week.

Fly over 20,000 tasks annually providing aerial support to ground‑based officers and improving operational response within the highest safety standards.

• Engage in fast‑paced, dynamic missions such as pursuit of stolen vehicles, search for missing persons/suspects, and support for firearms incidents.
• Operate on pre‑planned tasks for large public events, Heads of State visits, and large demonstrations.
• Assist people in distress where required.

• UK Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Helicopter) with RT Licence, Class 1 Medical (unrestricted), and English language proficiency level 6.
• At least 1,500 hours of helicopter flying time, or 1,000 military helicopter hours, including:
• Minimum 100 hours of night flying, with 20 hours as Pilot in Command at night.
• 500 hours PIC overland under VMC.
• Demonstrated significant overland flying experience in a comparable operating environment.
• Hold a UK CAA Class 1 medical for Single Pilot Commercial Operations carrying passengers with an upper age limit of 60 years.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Resident in the UK for the last three years.
• Ability to work as part of a team, be a self‑starter, and communicate clearly and concisely.

• Fixed roster pattern allowing stable routine and planning months in advance.
• 19 days annual leave per year (19 x 12‑hour shifts); 12 consecutive days off available by booking 4 consecutive days of annual leave on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.
• Additional annual leave or overtime for public holidays.
• Additional annual leave upon completion of five years’ service.
• CARE pension scheme.
• Potential to transfer to another NPAS base across England and Wales, including touring pilot positions.
• Medical expenses for maintaining Class 1 medical.
• Loss of Licence Insurance scheme.
• Death in service payment.

These posts are suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, females, and individuals with disabilities. Disability is not a bar to application or success in this role, and all applications are assessed individually.