NPAS is the only holder of a Police Air Operator's Certificate (PAOC) in England and Wales.
To retain our PAOC we are required to employ nine European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Civil Aviation Authority-approved Form 4 holders, also known as nominated persons.
NPAS is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), delivering training specific to the operations we carry out, in fixed wing and rotary aircraft.Our in-house Training Department keeps our pilots and Tactical Flight Officers current, competent and qualified to deliver safe and effective police air operations.
As a National Police Air Service (NPAS) Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) you’ll take to the sky and help save lives, tackle criminality and keep people and communities safe across England and Wales 24/7, 365 days a year.
Thinking of joining NPAS?We’ve created this FAQ to help answer the most common questions we receive about recruitment, training, and life at NPAS.
Tactical Flight OfficersLocation: NPAS bases nationally Open to: Substantive Police Constables (with support from y
What is the purpose of the uncrewed aircraft trials (UAT)?
As a Base Manager on secondment to the National Police Air Service (NPAS) you'll be a motivated leader who will manage and develop a team of specialists (up to 11 Tactical Flight Officers and 5 Pilots). They (and you) will use their bespoke skills and equipment to provide effective police air operations across England & Wales.
Aviation is a risky business, but our top priority will always be the safety of our crews, staff and the public.