Flight Follower x3 Job Details

Flight Follower x3

Closing Date: April 29, 2026

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Recruiter: Annabel Morena

About Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Role Overview

Flight Follower will routinely interact with Teck personnel responsible for the management and execution of the 2026 exploration program as well as work closely with drilling and helicopter contractor and subcontractor personnel including radio communication and monitoring. The Flight Follower will report to the exploration project manager.

Rotational schedule will be 2 weeks onsite with 1 week offsite

Key Responsibilities

• Fully embrace Teck’s core values
• Attend and actively participate in daily safety meetings and pre-shift helicopter meetings
• Record helicopter flight information such as personal and sling loads in a form that is relayed by the pilot on a given flight
• Engage in regular, clear radio communication with helicopter pilots and field crews as a key part of day-to-day responsibility
• Document the location and name of all individuals heading to the field and ensure they are equipped with proper field safety gear prior to leaving
• Be familiar with the project Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in relation to field and helicopter activities and be able to assist with radio communications, notifications and documentation in the event of an emergency
• Communicate needs of field crews to appropriate individuals in the office and core sheds
• Assist project management and administrative assistants with file management such as scanning documents, data entry and any other administrative tasks.
• Help maintain good housekeeping in the office areas
• Carry out workplace inspections, identify hazards and hazard mitigation solutions, and report unsafe conditions and behaviors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong and effective communication skill
• Individuals must be self-motivated, driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be comfortable using handheld radios
• Familiarity with file management, spreadsheet (MS Excel), and word processing (MS Word) skills sufficient to efficiently store and retrieve files, prepare, and maintain personnel schedules, and prepare daily reports with little or no supervision
• Ability to work on day and night shift as required
• Ability to work effectively with a large, diverse team, and maintain a safe and respectful workplace
• Familiarity with an exploration drilling program is a strong asset
• No previous helicopter related work experience is required

Working Conditions:

Access: Fly in, fly out
Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters — to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Flight Follower x3 role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requisition ID: 53798 | Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site

Closing Date: April 29, 2026

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Recruiter: Annabel Morena

About Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Role Overview

Flight Follower will routinely interact with Teck personnel responsible for the management and execution of the 2026 exploration program as well as work closely with drilling and helicopter contractor and subcontractor personnel including radio communication and monitoring. The Flight Follower will report to the exploration project manager.

Rotational schedule will be 2 weeks onsite with 1 week offsite

Key Responsibilities

• Fully embrace Teck’s core values
• Attend and actively participate in daily safety meetings and pre-shift helicopter meetings
• Record helicopter flight information such as personal and sling loads in a form that is relayed by the pilot on a given flight
• Engage in regular, clear radio communication with helicopter pilots and field crews as a key part of day-to-day responsibility
• Document the location and name of all individuals heading to the field and ensure they are equipped with proper field safety gear prior to leaving
• Be familiar with the project Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in relation to field and helicopter activities and be able to assist with radio communications, notifications and documentation in the event of an emergency
• Communicate needs of field crews to appropriate individuals in the office and core sheds
• Assist project management and administrative assistants with file management such as scanning documents, data entry and any other administrative tasks.
• Help maintain good housekeeping in the office areas
• Carry out workplace inspections, identify hazards and hazard mitigation solutions, and report unsafe conditions and behaviors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong and effective communication skill
• Individuals must be self-motivated, driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be comfortable using handheld radios
• Familiarity with file management, spreadsheet (MS Excel), and word processing (MS Word) skills sufficient to efficiently store and retrieve files, prepare, and maintain personnel schedules, and prepare daily reports with little or no supervision
• Ability to work on day and night shift as required
• Ability to work effectively with a large, diverse team, and maintain a safe and respectful workplace
• Familiarity with an exploration drilling program is a strong asset
• No previous helicopter related work experience is required

Working Conditions:

Access: Fly in, fly out
Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters — to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Flight Follower x3 role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requisition ID: 53798 | Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site