Working for the British Antarctic Survey
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Just wondered what the general requirements are for flying the Dash or the Twotter in Antarctica.
Thanks, Jinkster
Just wondered what the general requirements are for flying the Dash or the Twotter in Antarctica.
Thanks, Jinkster
Had an interesting insight into the Ops of the Dash 7 a few years back.
Noticed the said beast parked up at Stanley (Falklands), so thought I'd go for a look.
They had spent a week ferrying the a/c from Canada, and were on the last leg to Rothera (Brit Antarctic base). However, they had just returned from a 6hr flight to nowhere!
Had got 3hrs S from Stanley, but had to turn back due to much stronger than forecast headwinds. Then had to carry out the NDB approach into Stanley in typical S Atlantic conditions.
Had a good look around the aeroplane. Very nice nick, lots of modern kit in the flightdeck from what I remember.
Noticed the said beast parked up at Stanley (Falklands), so thought I'd go for a look.
They had spent a week ferrying the a/c from Canada, and were on the last leg to Rothera (Brit Antarctic base). However, they had just returned from a 6hr flight to nowhere!
Had got 3hrs S from Stanley, but had to turn back due to much stronger than forecast headwinds. Then had to carry out the NDB approach into Stanley in typical S Atlantic conditions.
Had a good look around the aeroplane. Very nice nick, lots of modern kit in the flightdeck from what I remember.
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Advertised for a chief pilot back in June (see Flight International June 14-20), also stating they are keen to hear from line pilots too. No minimum qualifications stated, but must be physically fit and medically capable of Antarctic ops. Ethnic minoroties particularly welcome.
BAS Jobs
Or contact;
Personnel Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ET. 01223 221508
BAS Jobs
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Personnel Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ET. 01223 221508
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Hello. Wonder if i may also get a bit of info re BAS from you guys in the know.
I am very interested in this post, Have been for a while.
I sent a CV some time ago (just speculative) i received an application for post of chief pilot! I enjoy the airlines but this remote stuff more up my street.
Regards
Raga
I am very interested in this post, Have been for a while.
I sent a CV some time ago (just speculative) i received an application for post of chief pilot! I enjoy the airlines but this remote stuff more up my street.
Regards
Raga
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Does anybody have any information on BAS. I have responded to the job advert in Flight but was hoping to get some background on the interview and on the operations. A search of the forums has not highlighted any info.
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Nothing found in Search mode, so is there anyone out there with info on flying in the deep South for the BAS, and anything else those interested in doing it might like to know?
Cheers!
AB
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Just went on their website - www.antarctica.ac.uk - It sounds like a great unique job for everyone involved. Always wanted to go down south.
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The dash 7 is at Oxford at the moment, getting a "check up".
The Twin Otters were supposed to fly in a few weeks ago, but havent seen them around yet, are they grounded or something?
Would be an amazing job
The Twin Otters were supposed to fly in a few weeks ago, but havent seen them around yet, are they grounded or something?
Would be an amazing job
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Hi,
Does anyone on this forum know anything about what the British Antarctic Survey flying jobs are like?
In particular, I am interested in how long the duty time is down on the ice. How long the pilots spend away from home. What flying and other duties take place back in the uk. Finally what is the salary like and are there any fringe benefits.
Any help would be much appreciated
Does anyone on this forum know anything about what the British Antarctic Survey flying jobs are like?
In particular, I am interested in how long the duty time is down on the ice. How long the pilots spend away from home. What flying and other duties take place back in the uk. Finally what is the salary like and are there any fringe benefits.
Any help would be much appreciated
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The summer season lasts Early October through to mid March. Time on Ice is about the same but with chance for a short break.
I was Lucky enough to get a few RHS trips down there. An Amazing place.
I was Lucky enough to get a few RHS trips down there. An Amazing place.
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It's where I learnt to fly and where my life went downhill 15 years ago! I got the bug whilst working at Rothera as aguide for the scientists, and life has never been the same since! What's it like? Beyond words: you have to see it and touch it for yourself.
