Deputy Chief Pilot

<p><strong>Description of Requirement</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The BAS Air Unit is in a period of significant change with the departure of key personnel, the consequent loss of experience and the concurrent introduction of a new aircraft type. BAS seeks high calibre pilot applicants for the role of Deputy Chief Pilot (DCP). Applications are invited from suitably experienced internal and external candidates possessing a range of relevant skills.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Air Unit has the demanding task of enabling the BAS Scientific and Operational objectives whilst meeting, or exceeding, the relevant Airworthiness Authority regulations in one of the harshest flying environments on the planet.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Pilot Management Team consist of the Chief Pilot, Head of Training and DCP. Together, this team is responsible for: all aspects of pilot management; aircraft and simulator training; maintenance and development of the Air Operations Manual; annual planning and daily flying supervision.&nbsp; The successful applicant will support the Chief Pilot by performing key management duties to ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of the BAS Air Unit and support the Head of Training with pilot training. The ideal candidate will, therefore, have flying instructional experience and qualification relevant to BAS aircraft.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The DCP will be actively engaged in the flying task and is expected to qualify on the Twin Otter aircraft in year one and subsequently be dual rated on Twin Otter and Dash 7.</p> <p><strong>Key Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Deputy Chief Pilot will share responsibility for ensuring flight operations are safe, efficient and meet the defined operational objectives. All posts require substantial Antarctic deployed periods (4-6 months annually).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In addition to normal Line Pilot duties, the Deputy Chief Pilot will undertake management duties on behalf of the Chief Pilot when delegated:</p> <ol> <li style="text-align: justify;">Maintenance of regulatory compliance;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Maintenance and development of Air Operations Manual;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Annual scheduling of assets and tasks;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Management of crew roster and leave;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Daily scheduling of flights and crew;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Co-ordinating Air Unit tasking with Rothera Station activities;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Enabling the Antarctic Field and Global Science Programmes;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Line instruction and simulator instruction according to qualification;</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Integration of the flying programme with the delivery and logistics requirements of the organisation.</li> </ol> <p style="text-align: justify;">Operational/Training Duties&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 60%</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Secondary/Administrative Duties&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 35%</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">General Duties&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 5%</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It is expected that the time apportionment will vary from year to year to accommodate changing internal and external demands. However, some of the apportionment should be predictable and will be communicated during the annual pilot performance appraisal.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The DCP must maintain a level of fitness and health commensurate with the harsh environment and arduous tasking. After the age of 60, flying tasking is restricted (see BAS Air Operations Manual Part A for details and definitions). The role would be restricted to the following:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Single pilot non-operational flights</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Multi-pilot operational and non-operational flights</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Simulator and ground training instructing roles (where appropriate)</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Pilots over the age of 60 may expect an increased proportion of aviation related Secondary/Administrative duties to maintain overall productivity. Such tasking will be appropriate to the skills and experience associated with the role of a pilot.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">DCP retirement age is 65.</p>