Helicopter Ground Crew

Mo tatou | About us - What we do Our role at Antarctica New Zealand is to support world-leading science and environmental protection in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Scott Base is the hub of New Zealand's activities in Antarctica and each year, we employ seasonal staff to manage base activity and support science in the field.

Mō te mahi | About the role - What you'll be doing It takes a passionate, diverse, and highly skilled team to run Scott Base.

To support safe and efficient helicopter and fixed wing operations in Antarctica. The role involves preparing manifests, loads and passengers for flight – ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Organising cargo into helicopter and fixed wing flight loads and completing associated documentation.
• Preparing, building and rigging helicopter sling loads for transport including in remote and isolated locations and in challenging conditions.
• Supporting aircraft operations in remote isolated locations including loading, radio communications, weather updates
• Conduct regular checks of ground equipment to ensure proper function and maintenance
• Maintaining best practice safety standards and a supportive customer service to visiting personnel across all interactions – resource coordination, science event preparation etc.

This is a 6 month (summer) role from approximately August 2026 to February 2027

Mōu | About you - What you'll bring We operate in one of the most remote locations in the globe, so our team needs to work well together, focus on safety and integrate successfully into the small community lifestyle.

Required Skills and Experience Include:

Skills and Experience Include:

• A minimum of 3 years operational experience working around helicopters and/or fixed wing aircraft.
• Ground crew or aviation safety training certifications.
• Knowledge of ground handling procedures and safety protocols
• Experience with ground-handling equipment and vehicles
• Proven ability to plan and work efficiently under pressure to deliver critical outcomes and manage change in plans is essential.
• Confident communicator that can easily foster positive working relationships with a range of personalities.
• Physical fitness - ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and working in various weather conditions.

Tono mai ināianei | Apply now: This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an organisation with a real and tangible purpose - for further details and to view a role description click apply.

Applications close 12pm, 15 March 2025

For any questions, please contact people@antarcticanz.govt.nz

One of Antarctica New Zealand's core values is 'we care for each other and the environment'. We actively encourage applications from all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our culture is welcoming, accessible, equitable and safe for all. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks including medical assessment. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.