Well, the Annual Report for 2015/16 has finally been published.
http://www.npas.police.uk/sites/npas..._2015_2016.pdf
Just a few random observations:
The number of compliance staff has been increased to 3
Wonder if that was written before or after the Compliance Manager quit?
The final revenue position for NPAS at the end of the 2015/16 financial year was that NPAS had delivered early savings of £2.1m in moving towards the full implementation of the new operating model.
In total NPAS spent £39m in 2015/16, up from £36m in 2014/15.
Does one not contradict the other? Plus, £39M his pretty much what the individual Forces spent on Air Support in their year prior to joining NPAS. No mention of any savings related to the forecast savings of £15M.
The numbers working for NPAS have remained consistent over the year, with a slight increase from 340.5 to 345.6
How can you have a fraction of the number of staff?
Of the 14 police staff leavers, seven were pilots, of these, 6 were resignations
Wonder why. Always thought it was a great job.
Pilots are required by the CAA to cease flying as single pilots at the age of 60. Over the next four years 28 pilots will be at that point in their service. It had been hoped that the legislation might change but that does not look likely over the 4 year period and NPAS are commencing planning for such a large turnover of experienced pilots, although 3 leave in the first year and 4 in the second.
So, 14 pilots leaving in years 3 and 4. Problems ahead, I think.
Doncaster Airport will base the new NPAS fixed wing fleet of aircraft.
A strategic asset then, rather than a quick reaction one.
The build process is due to start July 2016 with a completion date of 31st March 2017.
Is it finished? Any FW there yet?
Wonder when the 2016/17 Report will be published?