Air Unit – Airworthiness Co-ordinator

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.

The Post is required to provide dedicated administration and data input support for Continuing Airworthiness (Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements 39) to maintain the Approval for OTAR 39 for the four Twin Otters.

This function is within the British Antarctic Survey Air Unit and is in support of the UK Polar science programme. Consequently, the broader role will include input of operational and engineering/maintenance data for the whole BAS fleet - Twin Otters and DASH 7.

The role requires a close attention to detail and accurate transcription of data. This function is considered critical to the on-going operation of the unit. The post holds responsibility for accurate record keeping for both the aircraft and unit resulting in the ability to support the ongoing airworthiness of the aircraft and the ability of the Crews to legally fly the Aircraft.

It offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and close knit team that includes engineers, pilots and the wider Operations team enabling the delivery of the UK science programme both in the Antarctic and Arctic.

Qualifications: Minimum of 4 GCSE including Maths and English

Duration: Open Ended Appointment

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £19,937 to £23,640 per annum. We offer a generous benefits package including a defined salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave.

On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment

These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.

Please quote reference: BAS 110/14
Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 25th January 2015
Interviews are scheduled to be held on: TBC


We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.
You will need to be physically capable and medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions.