Air Services Branch

Overview

The RCMP's Air Services provides direct operational support in technical and specialized areas of airborne law enforcement, enabling front-line members to preserve the peace, uphold the law and prevent and investigate crime. Air Services is able to mobilize personnel and equipment necessary to meet the diverse demands of the RCMP and provide support to the RCMP in both heavily populated and remote areas of Canada.

The RCMP’s Fleet

The RCMP’s mission specific fleet of fixed and rotary aircraft are strategically based in locations across Canada in order to support a vast country of varying geographic and weather conditions. Primarily the fleet is made up of single engine aircraft for its versatility and economy.

Personnel

Personnel include pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers and highly skilled aviation professionals, dedicated to the support of the RCMPs mission to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide service in partnership with our communities.