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Line Pilot (Rotary)

National Police Air Service • United Kingdom • £71,448 - £75,180 / year • 17h ago

Schedule: 4 Days On/4 Days Off

Salary: £71,448 - £75,180 + £17,000 Market Factor

Locations: North Weald, Redhill, St Athan, Birmingham, Barton & National Line Pilots (Touring Roles)

Contract: Permanent | 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 2 August 2026

Fly with purpose. Protect communities.

At the National Police Air Service (NPAS), our pilots play a vital role in policing across England and Wales - supporting frontline officers 24/7, 365 days a year.

We are looking for experienced helicopter pilots to join our team, delivering critical aerial support that helps save lives, prevent crime and keep communities safe.

With more than 20,000 deployments each year, no two days are the same. From fast-paced pursuits to supporting major national events, this is flying that truly makes a difference.

The role

Working alongside Tactical Flight Officers, you will apply your skills across a wide range of operational scenarios, including:

Pursuit of stolen vehicles
Searching for missing persons and suspects
Supporting firearms incidents
Assisting with major public events and national operations

You may also be required to land and assist people in distress, making this a uniquely hands-on and rewarding aviation role.

What we offer

We recognise the demands of the role and offer a strong benefits package:

Fixed 4 on / 4 off shift pattern providing a stable working routine
19 days annual leave (12-hour shifts), with the ability to achieve up to 12 consecutive days off
Additional leave or overtime for public holidays
Enhanced annual leave after five years’ service
Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme
Opportunities to transfer between bases or take on touring pilot roles
Medical expenses covered for maintaining a Class 1 medical
Loss of Licence insurance scheme
Death in service benefit

What we are looking for

To be considered, applicants must hold:

UK Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) with RT Licence
Valid UK CAA Class 1 Medical (unrestricted)
English Language Proficiency Level 6

Minimum flying experience requirements:

1,500 hours total helicopter time (or 1,000 military)
100 hours night flying, including 20 hours PIC at night
500 hours PIC overland under VMC
Significant overland experience in a comparable operating environment

You will also need:

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a crew
The ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
A full UK driving licence
At least three years’ UK residency (for vetting purposes)