Pilot

About This Role

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Air Unit requires exceptional pilots to fly DeHavilland Twin Otters in Antarctica and support science campaigns around the world. This role involves considerable autonomy and a high level of leadership, ensuring the safe delivery of complex operations in extreme and challenging environments. It is physically and mentally demanding, often requiring long hours and unexpected nights in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate BAS aircraft as laid out in the Air Operations Manual and relevant Airworthiness Authority Regulations
• Implement the BAS Flying Programme as directed by Air Unit Management
• Ensure all objectives are achieved in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure the wider goals of the BAS and its collaborators are met
• Adapt to surroundings and display excellent leadership qualities
• Take a pro-active approach to all tasks and display initiative and good situational awareness, particularly when operating in remote environments
• Undertake aviation operations support activity in the Air Unit Hangar when deployed to Rothera
• Support the wider deployed community when deployed to Rothera
• Report progress, deficiencies, and faults related to aircraft and flight operations to the Chief Pilot/Deputy Chief Pilot
• Keep current necessary licenses and approvals to fly BAS aircraft and to fly both within Antarctica and elsewhere on all assigned operational, flight testing, and training missions
• Show due regard for co-workers and an appreciation of the close surroundings when detached to remote locations
• Undertake other appropriate duties required by deployed Station or Line Management

Requirements

• UK CAA Part – FCL ATPL or ATPL (A) MCC Course (Multi-crew Co-operation) or equivalent ICAO license and qualifications (considered on a case-by-case basis based on relevant experience)
• Accrued 2,500 flying hours
• Experience of both multi-crew and single operations
• Able to identify hazards, dynamically assess and manage risk in rapidly changing situations, applying appropriate mitigations and safe systems of work
• Effective communicator, both in person and across remote networks
• Strong leadership skills, as well as the ability to switch to be a good follower when directed by others with more knowledge of the situation or environment
• Able to lead as part of a small remote team for extended periods of time
• Able to make decisions in conjunction with other members of staff (both on-site and remote) and autonomously as required
• Understanding of group dynamics and conflict resolution
• Mentally and physically robust with an inherent strong sense of adventure