Vacancy reference number99MDivision/DepartmentWS Territorial Operations
Job DescriptionSECONDMENT TO WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE - CONSTABLES
TACTICAL FLIGHT OFFICER - NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE (NPAS)
Applications are invited from Police Constables who have had their probation confirmed, for the post of Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) to create a succession plan within the National Police Air Service (NPAS).
Applications are invited from ALL forces and not restricted to forces currently or previously operating an aircraft.
Vacancies are expected to occur during 2013/14 at all NPAS bases listed below.
NPAS is a new air support service comprising the Police Air Support Units of England and Wales with West Yorkshire Police being lead Force. It was formed in October 2012 and provides all air support services without force boundaries. Because of this, aircraft and TFO’s are required to operate in several force areas in their region.
Successful candidates will perform Police TFO duties, acting as flight crew, navigators and systems operators in Police aircraft, providing support to officers on the ground, assisting the pilot and providing advice and expertise to users.
TFO’s operate at all NPAS bases located throughout the country, and work a variety of shift patterns according to where they work. Some NPAS bases operate 24 hours, and many 20 hours per day.
Applicants should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a small team. A high level of self-motivation is essential.
Successful candidates will be posted to their selected NPAS base at the first opportunity. Those officers who are not immediately posted into vacancies will be required to maintain their competence by performing TFO duties on a minimum of two days per month at their selected base. Support from your home force is therefore essential to the success of your application.
The selection procedure will include an Application Form, Assessment Process, Flight Testing, Interview, Basic Fitness Test and Medical. Initial training comprises a five week TFO Foundation Course, and successful candidates will be allocated space on courses beginning on the 7th May or 9th September 2013.
Awareness days will be held at NPAS bases during January 2013 to enable prospective candidates the opportunity to find out more about the role of NPAS and the TFO. Candidates only need to attend ONE of these events.
The Assessment Process will be held during the week commencing the 11th March 2013. Candidates will need to be available for two consecutive days in that week (either 12/13, or 13/14). Details will be notified to candidates that are short listed.
Candidates who are successful in the assessment process will be required to undergo a flight test in the week commencing 2nd April 2013.
Upon successful completion of the flight test interviews will be arranged between 8th April and 19th April 2013.
As this is a secondment you will require permission from your current Force in order to be eligible to apply.
Completed application forms must be submitted by Sunday 27th January 2013.
It is essential that candidates are available on the dates indicated above. Please email NPAS HR Mailbox at
[email protected] if you require any further information.
NPAS Base Locations
South East Region (Commenced NPAS Operations 1st October 2012)
RAF Benson
Boreham Airfield
Redhill Airfield
Wattisham Airfield/RAF Honington
North West Region (Commences NPAS Operations 29th January 2013)
Barton Airfield (Manchester)
Hawarden Airport (Nr Chester)
Rhuddlan
BAE Warton
North East Region (Commences NPAS Operations from April 2013)
Durham Tees Valley Airport
Humberside Airport
Newcastle Airport
Sheffield
Wakefield (Carr Gate)
South West Region (Commences NPAS Operations from July 2013)
Bournemouth Airport
Exeter Airport
Filton Airfield
Pembrey Airfield
RAF St. Athan
Central Region (Commences NPAS Operations from October 2013)
Birmingham Airport
Husbands Bosworth Airfield
Ripley (Police HQ)
Wolverhampton (Halfpenny Green Airfield)
Closing Date27 Jan 2013
LocationVariousEstablished grade/salaryConstable
Contracted hoursFull time