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.
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.
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.
Governing the National Police Air Service and setting its strategic direction is the National Strategic Board. Operations are delivered via a lead force model, which was established as part of a National Police Collaboration Agreement.
Our National Police Air Service Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs. Such as : What is the National Police Air Service (NPAS)? Who hosts the operation and service of NPAS? How is NPAS funded? Why do police forces need air support? And more...
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) Operations Centre operates 24 hours a day, year-round and manages requests for air support from all police forces and other agencies across England and Wales.
Read about what it’s like being a line pilot as a job - flying a Police fixed wing aircraft.
We hope this Annual Report 2022/23 provides a flavour of the role of the National Police Air Service in the policing of England and Wales. The performance outcomes included in this report demonstrate how our crews help save lives and disrupt crime on a daily basis.
Flying to more than 20,000 tasks every year, crews provide effective aerial support to ground based officers and in doing so improve operational response to incidents within the highest safety standards.