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Base Manager - NPAS Bournemouth

Base Manager, National Police Air Service - NPAS Bournemouth - One permanent full time position, 37 hours per week. Closing date: 31 May 26.

We are looking to recruit a Base Manager at our base at NPAS Bournemouth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to manage and develop a team of specialists consisting of 6 Tactical Flight Officers (TFO) and 3 Pilots, using their bespoke skills and equipment to provide effective police air operations across England & Wales.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support, develop, and inspire the team to achieve the best operational performance whilst promoting NPAS core values.
• Act as one of only 15 Base Managers in England & Wales, shaping the future of air support locally and nationally as an NPAS ambassador.
• Liaise directly with police service representatives at various levels to balance local and national priorities while supporting differing needs and expectations.
• Operate in the aircraft as a qualified Tactical Flight Officer (full training and support will be provided after selection).
• Travel to other parts of the region or country for meetings and occasionally deputise for the line manager, representing NPAS at regional or national events.
• Support and develop staff, manage performance effectively.
• Understand principles of police air operations service provision and inter operability between police operations and the Civil Aviation Authority requirements / NPAS Operations Manual.
• Use excellent communication, cooperation, leadership, and situational awareness skills from both a management perspective and within the aircraft environment, aiming for continual development of self and others.

Benefits

• Set pattern of working comprising mostly weekday office hours, with occasional weekend cover and an element of self controlled flexibility.
• After training, perform the duties of a Tactical Flight Officer in NPAS aircraft when required.
• Training opportunities to obtain additional qualifications and courses, both aviation and non aviation related.
• Opportunity to work in a state of the art aircraft, dealing with front line policing from a unique perspective.
• Experience working in a borderless national policing operation alongside colleagues from all forces across England and Wales, including British Transport Police.
• Exposure to other police forces in the region and the country when dealing with spontaneous and pre planned events.

Selection Process

1. Application form received by NPAS.
2. Aircrew aptitude testing - RAF Cranwell (dates TBC).
3. Interview & Group Exercises - Carr Gate, Wakefield (dates TBC).
4. TFO Training course - date to be confirmed.

If you are unable to attend the selection dates, your application cannot be progressed.

Medical Information for NPAS Operational Staff

It is important to note that due to the forces and physiological stresses that the aviation environment exerts on the human body, some medical conditions and/or medications may not be compatible with the role of aircrew. The following non exhaustive list contains examples of chronic and ongoing medical conditions, as well as long term medications that may require further Occupational Health interaction prior to commencing flying, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and crew members.

• Example Medical Conditions:
  • Epilepsy / Photosensitive Epilepsy
  • Vertigo or Dizziness
  • Inner ear or Tympanic Membrane issues
  • Musculoskeletal Conditions that could be exacerbated by sitting confined in a seat and harness for a protracted period
  • Pregnancy
  • Protracted recovery following surgery/operation
  • Any other medical condition that may be triggered or exacerbated by flying
• Example Medications:
  • Long term Antibiotics
  • Sleeping Tablets (over counter or prescription)
  • Anti depressants / Sedatives / Tranquilisers
  • Centrally Acting Medications
  • Stimulant Medication
  • Anti histamines
  • Anti hypertension medication
  • Analgesic medication
  • Combination medications
  • Blood thinners / Anticoagulants
  • Any other medication that may be contraindicated for flying

Further information regarding the role can be provided by contacting the Regional Operations Manager, Russ Woolford, at .

The post is suitable for job share.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

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 the 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.