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I was browsing jobs today, not even aviation jobs, just all jobs, and came across a Naval Aviator job - and I was like, oh to hell with this, basically you have to already be a jet fighter pilot currently to get a jet fighter pilot job. Nowhere to get your foot in the door anywhere; the aviation industry is some kind of bad joke. /end gripe

Then I came across this oddball... you know I click all the oddball jobs.. (right after Chess teacher), and I was like, well, requirements are pretty generic, sounds like if you had a generalist community college education and were responsible, and the type of person that could stay on top of things you could handle it.

BTW, I know where McMurdo Station is at, I watched a Youtube video on it one time, it's at the *** end of the universe in well.. a grey frozen hellscape. I don't even need to look it up to know where it is and all the reasons nobody in their right mind would want to work there - a Snickers Bar would probably cost you $30. But on the other hand, maybe mostly CoronaVirus free?

Job Title: Aviation Operations Coordinator
Assigned Work Site: McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Reports to: Fixed Wing & Helicopter Operations Supervisors
Department: Field
Employment Type: Seasonal Contract Summer
Summary:
ASC’s Science Aviation team manages the scheduling and logistics for NSF’s DOI-contracted aircraft on continent. On the Fixed Wing side, Kenn Borek Air operates a DC-3 Basler and several DHC-6 Twin Otters in the deep field. On the Rotary Wing (Helicopter) side, Air Center Helicopters operates two Astar B3es and two Bell 412s in the near field. Aviation Operations Coordinators support all continental flight activities for helicopter, fixed wing aircraft, and uncrewed aircraft systems. Coordinators are assigned to specific areas of support for the entire season.
The Fixed Wing Operations Coordinator will assist the Aviation Operations Supervisors in the management of aviation resources and in support of active flight operations. Interfaces with flight crews, grantees, National Science Foundation (NSF), field camps, ASC work centers, and any other required agencies to facilitate support requirements for fixed wing flights and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operations. Coordinates cargo and passengers for fixed wing flights. Is responsible for flight data management and reporting. Assists with delivery of the daily flight schedule that is developed based on support requirements and NSF priorities. Assist with tracking of statistical information regarding flight missions, aircraft tasking, cargo and passenger movements, fuel, and geographic coordinates.
The Helicopter Operations Coordinator assists the Helicopter Ops Supervisor in planning and implementing the most efficient use of available rotary wing resources via administrative support of active flight operations from McMurdo’s helicopter hangar. This role interfaces with helicopter contractor flight crews, grantees, NSF managers, field camps, fellow ASC work centers, and other required agencies on station in support of the NSF’s scientific mission at helo-supported camps, directs the movements of constantly changing cargo and passenger loads for helicopter flights in real time, and inputting accurate flight data for all completed missions, as well as tracking it for reporting purposes. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to be autonomous in their role within approx. one month of arrival and be able to remain focused within a busy work environment.
GENERAL DUTIES (not all-inclusive):
Maintains communication with pilots, field parties and/or field camps as required. This responsibility includes relaying updates on weather and other environmental conditions, emergent safety factors, and all changes in support requirements to relevant agencies and participants.
Enters mission data and generates multiple reports in Maximo, Pipeline, Access, Excel, and other programs to facilitate, track, and coordinate all on-continent fixed wing or helicopter missions, cargo movements, and passenger movements for USAP aviation resources.
Facilitates the movement of passengers and cargo on USAP aviation resources by coordinating required support activities between USAP agencies & ASC departments
Utilizes Google Earth and AFF to monitor aircraft movements
Disseminates flight schedule information and updates to USAP community via Public Area Displays, USAP intranet publications, emails, and other methods.
Provides statistical information regarding intra-continental flights including planned vs. actual missions, passenger and cargo movements, causes for flight delays, aborts or cancellations
Maintains fuel cache inventory documentation
Maintains geographic coordinates documentation
Acts as McMurdo-based point of contact for deep field camps and/or collaborates with Cargo Coordinators for building retrograde cargo manifests.
Assists NSF to coordinate support for aircraft, passengers, and cargo from other national Antarctic programs coming to McMurdo Station
  • Assists Supervisor in the execution of allocated flight hours based on NSF priorities by providing input/making decisions as to more efficient ways to conduct flights given current/changing conditions.
  • Contributes to the creation of a daily flight schedule and a weekly flight plan
  • Ensures compliance with applicable Safety, Environmental, Health, and Waste Management policies/procedures and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
Attends flight-planning meetings with science and operational groups as required as possible.
  • Coordinates wellness checks for mobilizing aircraft crews and other duties related to transiting aircraft
  • Interacts with NSF, their sub-contracting agencies, military personnel and other agency officials in a professional and tactful manner.
  • Acts as a liaison with grantees, NSF, deep field camp supervisors, USAF, NYANG, Kenn Borek Air, ENEA, ASC work centers and any other required entities to facilitate USAP intra-continental aviation support requirements for cargo, passenger and fuel movement
  • Determines the most efficient method to provide support to each of the entities listed above with available USAP fixed wing resources
  • Performs other duties as required.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required. BA/BS degree in a business or an air transportation related field preferred
  • Valid driver’s license is required
  • Experience in aviation logistical support or passenger and cargo movement, to include documentation, expediting, and tracking is strongly preferred
  • Must be willing to work swing shift or evening shift
  • Experience with field work, science support, or remote logistical support is strongly preferred
  • Prior USAP logistical support experience is preferred
  • Experience in administration (including use of email, internet, and Microsoft Office products) required.
  • Must be skilled in word processing, spreadsheets and data base software, and have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with aviation radio communications is preferred
  • Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods is required.
  • Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.
  • Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.
  • Must successfully complete the physical, dental and psychological (if applicable) examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica.
  • Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores in living spaces), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts and safety objectives.
  • Must be legally able to work in the United States.
REQUIREMENTS:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Contract
Salary: $776.95 to $860.00 /hour
Experience:
  • Aviation Logistical Support: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Required)
License:
  • Drivers License (Required)
Work authorization:
  • United States (Required)
Contract Length:
  • 7 - 11 months
Contract Renewal:
  • Possible
Full Time Opportunity:
  • No
Additional Compensation:
  • Bonuses
Work Location:
  • Fully Remote
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
Schedule:
  • Other
 
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