Or are they going to start with a clean slate and table full of CVs from everyone.?
Having attended the symposium I can tell you that we were told that pilots would have to apply for a position in NPAS, and it would be open to anyone with suitable experience. What we weren't told however was whether or not we would be directly employed by NPAS or by a sub-contractor. It was also put to us that direct or outsourced employment might vary from region to region. As far as observers are concerned they will have to apply for a secondment to NPAS. Also the employment of civilian observers was not ruled out. So if you are currently a police observer and fancy continuing after your retirement from the police service, then the door is open to you.