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How can I get work in Antartica? |
Travel Info I'd really like to work in Antartica for a while. By the time I work there, I'll only have an Assosiates Degree in the Arts (two-year degree), nothing really relevant, but I know they need more than just specialists on that ice slab. The only thing I'm worried about is the competition; there aren't many people who'd like to work there, but there aren't many jobs available either. I'd even be a janitor. How much do people there get paid anyway - more, or less, than the rest of the world with the same job? Travel Tips Actually, there is a lot of competion for jobs in the Antartic. Its a weird thing, but there are many more people that want jobs there than there are positions. Sence of adventure I guess. Outside of mission specialists jobs, there are positions for cooks, electricians, mechanical type people, etc. You can find out more information by going to the following website: http://www.coolantarctica.com/community/... Others It is mostly Scientist and people working for the various military that have bases on the island, there is only one settlement that is somewhat a village but again only government employees and scientist and some pilots, boat people etc... You can visit Antarctica, there are some tours available. See the website below. Hope it helps! http://antarctica.kulgun.net/jobs/... Contact Raytheon Polar Services: http://rpsc.raytheon.com/ (Do not contact any other division of the Raytheon Corporation-- the other divisions WILL NOT be able to help you with Antarctica questions) I tried to apply, and will tell you a bit about the applications. Firstly, it's extensive -- and why not, you have to commit to 6 months for the polar summer (September-March about). You will need letters of reccomendation, your resume in order, a cover letter and lots more. A great deal is done online now, so check the website for more details. I noticed you said you'd even be a janitor. That fact will work highly in your favor. While a great deal of positions are specialty and require extensive experience AND education, they need their fair share of "grunts". Janitor, General Assistant, or Kitchen/Dining Room staff are a few examples. Tell them you will accept any position availible. Also, they hire primaries and "backups". Primaries are awarded the position, backups are there in case people drop out before ship out time. If you really want to go, arrange it so you can go no matter what -- that way you can go as soon as you get "the phone call". Experience working independently and in remote locations will help also. It sounds like this won't be a problem for you, but just for information sake, US citizenship is required for any position with RPSC. Pay and ammenities are decent, and it helps that you lodging/food/utilites/and recreation are pretty much free. To learn a little more about life on the ice: http://antarcticsun.usap.gov/ Also read "Antarctica" by Kim Stanley Robinson (A ficition book, but he did travel to Antarctica to research it). For personal reasons, I declined the position this time around. After all the expereince though, I would love to apply again in the future! Lots of Research and experience with the process. Listen to Andrew, he has it right. I worked in Antarctica at McMurdo Station for seven southern summers and had a great experience. If you are willing to do anything to go down, then Raytheon Polar Services is your best bet. Alas, they have likely finished hiring for this next season, but try them anyway. 1-800-688-8606 They will tell you to go to the Rayjobs website and apply. They are always looking for people to work in the Galley, as janitors, etc., and if you have the proper attitude maybe even a GA (general assistant) position. Good Luck and maybe I'll see you down there this year. |
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