Although this job is not UK based, the successful candidate will be required to attend training in the UK which will require a right to work.
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Interview/assessment/start date: Interviews at start of June, start date at start of August.
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Radio Operator to join our Tower Operations team. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams, and keep everyone safe!
What we offer:
As a valued employee, you’ll be eligible for benefits including an end of contract payment upon completion of a successful assignment in Antarctica, annual leave, a defined contribution pension scheme with NEST (National Employment Savings Trust), and access to a 24 hours/365 days per year employee assistance programme. In addition, you will be provided with pre-deployment training and accommodation costs. All food, accommodation, and polar clothing during Antarctic deployment will also be provided.
You’ll help us to deliver an Air/Ground Communications Service and Flight Following service for BAS aircraft operations on the continent as well as providing a coordinating function between aviation, field, station, and construction operations.
Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop experience in a novel aviation environment.
Current projects the team are working on include transitioning to the new Discovery building where the 2025/26 season will see the first full season operation from the new Operations Tower.
Some of your main responsibilities will include:
* Aircraft Flight Following
* Operating VHF and HF radios and satellite communications systems
* Passing and receiving operational messages to/from aircraft and field parties
* Filing and operating flight plans and flight plan associated messages via the Assisted Flight Plan Exchange (AFPEx)
* Coordinating and liaising with construction operations
* Monitoring marine boating operations
* General support to station operations
* Providing the initial response to major accidents and incidents
* Dealing with and responding to aircraft and other emergency situations
* Ensuring all concerned staff are kept up to date with relevant operational information
* Keeping the meteorology and forecasting teams aware of adverse changes in weather conditions both at Rothera and in the field
* Ensuring field party requests are actioned and kept up to date
For the role of Radio Operator, we are looking for somebody who has:
* General use of Office packages
* Ability to learn specialist software
* Experience of aviation operations
* Operational use of VHF/HF radios or satellite communications systems
Please download the job description for more details.
If we’ve just described you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.
What experiences can we offer you?
At BAS, we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued.
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