North Slope Pilot
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We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
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Job Summary
Alaska OverviewConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. is Alaska’s largest crude oil producer and largest owner of exploration leases, with approximately 1 million net undeveloped acres at year-end 2023. The company produced an average of 195 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOED) in 2023. ConocoPhillips Alaska holds major ownership interests in two of North America’s largest legacy equivalent per day conventional oil fields, both located on Alaska’s North Slope: Kuparuk, which the company operates, and Prudhoe Bay. Additionally, ConocoPhillips Alaska owns and operates several fields on the Western North Slope. The company also has an ownership interest in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and owns and operates the Polar Tankers fleet.
Western North Slope Overview
The Western North Slope encompasses the Colville River Unit (Alpine), the Greater Mooses Tooth Unit and the Bear Tooth Unit. In 2023, net crude oil production in the Western North Slope averaged 43 MBOED.
Alpine Overview
The Alpine Field, located approximately 34 miles west of the Kuparuk Field, is one of the largest conventional onshore oil fields developed in North America in the past 25 years. Alpine is a model for future oil developments, as directional drilling and other innovations minimize its environmental footprint. Field installations include one central production facility that separates oil, natural gas, and water.
Job Description
As one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, ConocoPhillips transports over 150,000 passengers annually in support of its business operations. Our Global Aviation Services group operates in the contiguous United States as well as the state of Alaska, and has an expansive fleet consisting of Q400, Gulfstream G550, Cessna Citation, Twin Otter, and Casa 212 aircraft.
ConocoPhillips Global Aviation Services is currently recruiting for a dual qualified DHC-6/CASA 212 pilot based on the North Slope of Alaska. The incumbent of this position reports to the Chief Pilot – North Slope and serves as a pilot on ConocoPhillips Alaska DHC-6 and CASA-212 aircraft in the transportation of Company-approved passengers and cargo. In addition to regular flying duties, responsibilities will include assigned collateral ground duties. This position is based at the Alpine facility on the North Slope with a rotating, weekly shift work schedule.
This is a Safety Sensitive position.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Promoting and cultivating a culture that advances ConocoPhillips Alaska Incident-Free Safety Culture (IFC) and aviation Safety Management System (SMS)
- Complying with ConocoPhillips’ safety programs, policies, procedures, and practices, to include the proper wear and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Identifying and reporting safety issues and/or irregularities for addition into the Company’s safety database for assessment, risk analysis, follow-up, and corrective action
- Complying with Company policies and directives; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations; public law; and any other applicable regulatory requirements
- Operating Company aircraft in a manner that ensures safe, compliant, reliable, and efficient transport of passengers and cargo
- Providing ethical and responsible representation for the company when dealing with business associates, officials, and customers per company policies
- Communicating effectively with both peers and leadership
- Performing the duties of Pilot-in- Command or Second-in-Command, as assigned to include:
- Conducting pre- and post-flight aircraft inspections
- Calculating fuel loads and coordinating fueling
- Conducting preflight planning (weather, NOTAMS, routing, airfield conditions, TFRs, Flight Risk Assessment, and passenger/cargo loads)
- Ensuring all flight operations are conducted in a safe manner and in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies and procedures
- Completing Weight and Balance computations
- Completing daily flight records
- Maintaining communications with Aviation Operations Support throughout the duty day regarding aircraft/crew status, flight schedule, and as needed during airborne operations
- Performing other duties as assigned to support aviation operations
Basic/Required:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot License with airplane multi-engine land rating
- Current/Valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Valid Passport with no restrictions to international travel
- Must have the minimum flight times:
- 3500 hours of total flight time
- 2000 hours of multi-engine airplane Pilot-in-Command time
- 75/50 hours of total/actual instrument time
- 100 night takeoffs and landings
- Capable of physically lifting up to 50-pound loads and able to access all approved areas of the DHC-6 and CASA-212 aircraft including the baggage and cabin areas
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work in a remote work location on a 1 week on/1 week off work schedule
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aviation, Aeronautics, or other related field or foreign equivalent
- Current Certificated Flight Instructor – CFI, CFII, MEI
- 3 or more years operational experience in an arctic environment
- 3 or more years experience in a multi-crew environment
- 3 or more years in company training or standards role
- Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
- Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
- Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right