Pilot

About This Role

This pilot role involves flying DeHavilland Twin Otters in Antarctica and supporting science campaigns around the world for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The position suits a pilot who thrives in diverse teams, supporting complex operations safely in extreme and challenging environments. It is a physically and mentally demanding role with considerable autonomy and leadership, often involving long hours and unexpected nights camping with the aircraft in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Implement the BAS Flying Programme, as directed by Air Unit Management
• Ensure all objectives are achieved in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure that the wider goals of the BAS and its collaborators are met
• Operate aircraft safely and efficiently at all times
• Ensure all safety and operational procedures are implemented in accordance with the BAS Air Operations Manual and all current/relevant airworthiness authority regulations for flight operations
• 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 in which most of the working and off–duty time is spent 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; leading 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; an understanding of group dynamics and conflict resolution

Nice to have:

• Twin Otter Type Rating
• Accrued 1,500 hours in command
• Experience working autonomously in remote environments; including responding to incidents and developing contingency plans in remote environments

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