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Training Captain & Deputy Head of Training
National Police Air Service
1 full time permanent post (37 hours)
At the National Police Air Service (NPAS) we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in police aviation.
We know that it is our people that make the service what it is. Our pilots, crews and supporting staff deliver results that save lives and protect communities every day.
Central to our success is the quality of training we deliver as an Approved Training Organisation.
We have an opportunity for a new Training Captain and Deputy Head of Training to join our Training Department and play a vital role in maintaining the very highest standards of practice.
We are looking for someone who is driven in their commitment to continuous improvement and leads by example.
The role requires someone who is a great communicator and colleague, and who will proactively manage the performance of police officers and staff, supporting them to be the best they can be.
The job includes conducting training and regulatory flight examination checks, in line with the Operations Manual and to Civil Aviation Authority regulations and standards.
As Training Captain and Deputy Head of Training, there is a requirement to deputise for the Head of Training and represent NPAS at regional and national meetings.
To be successful in the role, the candidate must hold a valid and current UK Part-FCL Commercial Pilots Licence with single-pilot instrument, multi-engine helicopter and TRI(H) ratings, and UK Class 1 medical for single pilot operations carrying passengers. Plus, a valid TRE (H) Licensing Certificate for multi-engine, single-pilot helicopters. And naturally have experience in the delivery of training.
A full list of the essential requirements is included on the role profile.
In return, we offer family-friendly policies, a generous annual leave allowance, and a career average revalued earnings (CARE) pension. Plus, expenses for maintaining Class 1 medical and loss of licence insurance scheme.
This is an opportunity to work in a unique role which makes a real difference to people’s lives and communities.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on Sunday 12th May 2024.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) is proud to serve all communities across England and Wales. We are committed to building a service that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds, females, and those with disabilities who are currently under-represented within West Yorkshire Police and NPAS. Disability is not necessarily a bar to application or success in this role and all applications are assessed individually. By addressing and improving our representation we can better reflect all the communities we strive to serve. Please contact our Resourcing team if you have any questions relating to this, or you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process or beyond into role. All applications will be fairly and rigorously assessed by West Yorkshire Police / NPAS.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.