Babcock | Pilot

Police Pilot - Glasgow

Babcock Mission Critical Services Onshore (BMCSO) is seeking a highly skilled Police Pilot to join their team at Glasgow Clyde Heliport. This full-time, permanent role involves operating advanced helicopter platforms in support of Police Scotland operations, contributing to law enforcement, public safety, surveillance, and emergency response across Scotland. The position requires exceptional situational awareness, sound judgment, and strong decision-making skills within a professional, safety-focused environment.

About the Role

The Police Pilot will conduct single-pilot day and night police aviation operations, maintaining the highest standards of flight safety and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include close collaboration with operational teams and stakeholders, adherence to all aviation regulations and procedures, and meeting company and customer Health & Safety requirements. The role operates on a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern to support 24/7 capabilities. Candidates must reside within 25 nautical miles or 45 minutes travelling time from the Glasgow operating base.

Requirements

• UK ATPL(H) or CPL(H) with Instrument Rating (IR).
• Valid UK Class 1 Medical.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Valid Passport, driving licence, and Right to Work in the UK.
• Fluent English.
• Minimum of 2,000 total helicopter flight hours.
• 500 hours operating experience on twin turbine helicopters in a similar operational environment, including significant low flying.
• 50 hours total at night, including 25 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) VFR at night.
• Ability to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Police Scotland security clearances.

Experience

• Option 1: 1,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) of aircraft, with at least 500 hours PIC on twin turbine helicopters.
• Option 2: 1,000 hours Co-Pilot in Police or Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) operations, with at least 500 hours PIC Under Supervision and 100 hours PIC on twin turbine helicopters.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualified and instrument rated on the EC135.
• Current or recent UK police aviation experience.
• Experience of Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) operations.
• Experience operating in complex operational environments.