The Ski Aircraft Coordinator (SAC) coordinates ski aircraft flight operations as directed by the Antarctic Operations Director (AOD). Collaborating closely with various departments and reporting directly to the AOD, this position demands a strong service-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive amidst the unique demands of the Antarctic interior.

Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE) is the most experienced deep-field operator in Antarctica, providing a wide range of guided experiences, air support, logistical back-up and safety cover for governmental research programs, independent expeditions, and tourists. We work in a worldwide market of different cultures and languages, and we fully embrace this diversity. We also have a strong environmental ethic. ALE is a Utah company with a year-round office in Salt Lake City, a seasonal operations support office in Punta Arenas, Chile, and several seasonal field camps in Antarctica.

Seasonal Information

The Ski Aircraft Coordinator generally works from early November to late January.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate ski aircraft operations planning as directed by AOD.
• Task and mentor Ski Aircraft Assistant (SACA) daily.
• Attend all flight briefings and communicate effectively with all relevant departments based on plan or outcome of meetings.
• Maintain organized administration of flight briefing documents.
• Ensure flight crews have all necessary paperwork prior to each mission.
• Ensure relevant cargo and emergency equipment is onboard each aircraft.
• Personally meet each departing/arriving ski aircraft in conjunction with the SACA.
• Maintain communication with remote camps to identify needs abroad.
• Update expeditioners and key staff members on status of aircraft, flight, and related timings.
• Compile and manage inventory reports, ensuring accurate record-keeping and inventory management.
• Provide end-of-season departmental report, summarizing ski aircraft operations and personal contributions.
• Attend Departmental Head meetings and participate in pre and post-camp debriefs, contributing insights and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Participate in a variety of hands-on general remote camp activities such as shoveling snow, melting snow, organizing stock/inventory, unloading and loading aircrafts, monitoring camp for safety issues during weather events, attending staff meetings, reporting hazards, completing reports and other end of season tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Experience in supporting aircraft operations or a similar field of work that pertains to the relevant skillset required to support field aviation practices, both physically and administratively.
• Adaptable communication skills to reach a wide variety of clients
• Ability to manage people and client relations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of a variety of nationalities, religions, customs, and cultures represented by our clients and staff
• Adaptable self-started and the ability to work independently and with oversight to complete tasks.
• Physically fit and comfortable with physical labor, and able to move fuel drums.
• Have the ability to live in a tent and work in a extreme cold-weather environment.
• Ability to work seven days a week
• A valid passport for travel to Chile and Antarctica is required.
• Successfully pass a medical questionnaire reviewed by the Medical Director.
• Able to obtain a First Aid, CPR & AED certification prior to employment.

Compensation and Benefits

The Ski Aircraft Coordinator makes a competitive day rate wage based on experience, skills, and certifications.

Benefits include food and lodging, travel expenses, industry pro-deals, paid training and accommodations at our seasonal logistics hub in Punta Arenas, Chile, and medical services provided by our Medical Team located at Union Glacier Camp.

Physical Requirements

This position involves heavy work that primarily involves walking and standing for long periods of time. This position may exert up to 50 to 100 pounds of force regularly moving full fuel drums and/or up to 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently.