Helicopter Flight Coordinator x3
Closing Date: April 15, 2025
Join Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate. We are committed to encouraging a family-oriented work environment that values every team member. For many of our positions, we offer a unique rotation schedule with 2 weeks on-site followed by 2 weeks off-site, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.
Partnership with NANA Regional Corporation: The mine operates on land owned by the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation. This partnership ensures that the local Iñupiat community benefits from the mine’s operations, reflecting our dedication to community engagement and sustainable practices.
Embracing Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, encouraging a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.
Reporting to the Senior Geologist, the Helicopter Flight Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support and flight tracking to the 2025 exploration drilling program. This support comprises a range of administrative and safety focused duties including but not limited to documentation and flight tracking of exploration helicopters which support the field and drilling programs, keeping track of personnel locations in the field, monitoring radio for any emergencies that occur, informing Geologists when support is needed in the field and when core is bought to site, file management, and supporting Project Management as directed a supervisor.
The rotation schedule for this opportunity will be an even rotation, 2 weeks on-site with 1 week off-site.
Responsibilities:
• Fully embrace Teck’s core values. One way this is demonstrated is by attending and actively participating in daily safety meetings
• Flight following of exploration helicopters on site
• Record information in a flight following form that is relayed by the pilot on a given flight, including personnel movements and cargo sling loads. The flight coordinator will also need to be familiar with the project Emergency Response Plan in relation to field and helicopter activities
• Participate in pre-shift helicopter operational meetings
• Regular, clear radio communication with helicopter and field crews a key part of day-to-day responsibility
• Communicate needs of field crews to appropriate individuals in the office and core sheds
• Document location and name of individuals in all crews heading out in the field and ensure they are equipped with proper field safety gear
• Assist project management and other administrative assistants with file management, scanning, data entry and any other administrative tasks
• Help maintain good housekeeping in the office areas
• Work effectively with a large, diverse team, and maintain a safe and respectful workplace
• Carry out workplace inspections, identify hazards and hazard mitigation solutions, and report unsafe conditions and behaviors
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Individuals must be self-motivated and driven
• Must be comfortable using handheld radios
• 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
• Familiarity with an exploration drilling program is a strong asset
• No previous helicopter related work experience is required
About Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations
At Teck, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Our Red Dog mine features modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. To ensure a comfortable living and family-style working environment for all employees, we also provide all meals, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and a 401k plan. Our two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule is designed to provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Diversity is a core value at Teck. Our teams work collaboratively, respecting each person’s unique perspective and contribution. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We appreciate all applicants’ interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
