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British Antarctic Survey

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom | Cambridge

Pilot in Command - Dash 6 Twin Otter

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DE HAVILLAND

DASH 6 TWIN OTTER

Employment - Permanent
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Minimum requirements

Total time
2500 hours
Type rating
Not required (Training Provided)
Preferred time
  • Twin Otter type rating
  • Accrued 1,500 hours in command
  • Experience of both multi-crew and single operations
License req.
ATPL
Open to Lic. Holders
ICAO, UK CAA
Medical
Class 1
ICAO ELP level
4

Additional requirements

  • Ability to work in a UK Government organisation
  • Able to identify hazards and apply appropriate mitigations and safe systems of work
  • Able to dynamically assess and manage risks in rapidly changing situations
  • Good Microsoft product and computer literacy
  • Problem solving abilities, both practical and theoretical
  • Able to organise people and equipment
  • Effective communication to team and base (sometimes remotely e.g., over HF radio)
  • Able to make decisions in conjunction with other members of staff (both on site and remote) and autonomously as required
  • Ability to work and lead as part of a small remote team for extended periods of time
  • Due to the remote nature of our operations , you will need to pass and Antarctic medical assessment, which is more stringent than a CAA Class 1 medical, to demonstrate that you are medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions

Preferred

  • Experience working autonomously in remote environments
  • Expedition or outdoor recreation experience
  • Experience responding to incidents and developing contingency plans in remote environments
  • Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and satellite imagery.
  • Teaching Experience, particularly delivering outdoor skills training
  • Ability to make appropriate decisions about safety in remote and potentially hazardous environments
  • An understanding of group dynamics and conflict resolution
  • Previous experience of physically demanding work

Work conditions

Location

Antarctica

Compensation and benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Other

Summary

  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days
  • Civil Service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band)
  • 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues)
  • Flexible and family friendly working opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure, and lifestyle categories and much more

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