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.
As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here:
https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y .
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.
If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at
jobs@bas.ac.uk
or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here:
https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y .
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.
If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at
jobs@bas.ac.uk
or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
