Project Pilot

<p><strong>Main Purpose of Job</strong></p> <p>To be responsible to the BAS Air Unit Chief Pilot for the safe and efficient introduction to service to BAS of a new aircraft replacing the current capability delivered using a Dash 7.&nbsp;</p> <p>It is anticipated that the responsibility will include, but not be limited to: type rating and the gaining of deep technical knowledge to support the development of safe operating procedures for short field and ice runway Antarctic operations; close liaison with project safety specialists; possible secondment to an existing operator to gain relevant type experience; development of training programmes for BAS pilots; major contribution to a variety of project air and station change management forums; risk assessment and management; the initial proving of operating assumptions and methods in Northern hemisphere; deployment to Antarctica to define the aircraft’s initial operating capability; development to full operating capability.</p> <p>The Project Pilot must have relevant experience of aircraft operations in austere and challenging environments and is expected to work autonomously to a high standard representing BAS to industry and maintenance partners.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>The PP will be responsible for ensuring flight operations with the new aircraft are as safe and efficient as possible.</p> <ol> <li>Quickly obtain academic and operating knowledge of BAS chosen aircraft.</li> <li>Demonstrate a detailed understanding of civil aviation regulations and performance calculations and be able to distil from these those aspects most pertinent to BAS Antarctic Operations. Have a willingness to develop novel, but safe, operating methods and be able to justify these to the relevant regulating authorities. Develop SOPs for Antarctic operations. Write the AOM Part B for the new platform. Work with Air Unit training pilots and support development of BAS simulator and line training syllabi. &nbsp;Be key participant in project safety and change management forums. Represent BAS and the Air Unit to partners and contractors. Report deficiencies and project shortfalls to the Project Team and Chief Pilot. Lead the initial flight verification and introduction to Antarctic service. Keep current necessary licences and approvals to fly for the BAS both within Antarctica and elsewhere on all assigned operational, flight testing and training missions. Show due regard for co-workers and an appreciation of the close surrounding in which most of the working and off–duty time is spent when detached to remote locations. Undertake other appropriate duties required by Project or Air Unit Management.</li> </ol> <p>Time apportioned to these duties will vary depending on project phase.</p> <p>Although the place of work is Cambridge, flexible working arrangements are available. Significant travel is to be expected throughout the contract period. It is anticipated that at least two deployments to Antarctica of several months duration will be required.</p>