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Fort Worth Police Department, Air Support Unit: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Municipal police aviation (helicopter), Fort Worth |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Fort Worth, Texas (Fort Worth Police Department) |
| Bases | Not published |
| Aircraft | Two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters (per FWPD) |
| Published pilot minimums | Not published (the unit page does not list pilot requirements) |
| Published pay | Not published |
| Hiring status | Not published |
| Texas presence | Fort Worth police helicopter unit, flying 24/7 over Fort Worth and surrounding counties. All Texas listings |
| Careers | police.fortworthtexas.gov/Support-Services/air-support |
Established 1968; FWPD says it was the first Texas law enforcement agency to use helicopters for aerial patrol. Staffed by one aircraft mechanic, four full-time pilots, four tactical flight officers, one sergeant and one lieutenant; operates 24/7.
Source / last checked: police.fortworthtexas.gov/Support-Services/air-support · checked Nov 3, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are Fort Worth Police Department, Air Support Unit's pilot minimums?
Not published (the unit page does not list pilot requirements)
How much does Fort Worth Police Department, Air Support Unit pay pilots?
Fort Worth Police Department, Air Support Unit does not publish pilot pay on the official page we checked (Nov 3, 2026).
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