Vacancy expired!
NorthStar Helicopter is now hiring for the 2024 Summer season.
About the Job:
-Commute to work by helicopter and spend your day guiding guests on customized glacier treks.
-Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Loading and unloading helicopters on the glacier
-Providing clients with safety information and instruction on using provided mountaineering tools
-Safely selecting routes and leading clients on a guided and informative hike over varied glacial terrain
-Assisting ground staff with any tasks in support of the operation
Required Qualifications:
-Current First Aid and CPR certification
-Guiding experience
-Ice climbing/ mountaineering experience
-Preference will be given to applicants with Wilderness First Aid, EMT or ETT training
Desired qualities:
-Safety conscious with the ability to recognize and prevent potential safety hazards
-Enjoy interacting with clients and providing glacier facts
-Attention to detail and maintaining operational schedule
-Ability to work independently and as a team
About NorthStar:
Everyone on the Northstar team has one thing in common: a passion for exploring Alaska’s pristine landscapes and sharing this experience with our guests. With our wide variety of glacier tours, NorthStar provides some of the most incredible and unique adventures in Alaska.
NorthStar provides a fun, healthy work environment with the opportunity to make money while experiencing a true Alaskan summer. Additional benefits of working at NorthStar include:
-Competitive hourly wages
-Potential for season-end bonus
-Complimentary NorthStar tours
-Opportunity for complimentary or discounted tours with other local tour operators
-Fun company-sponsored events throughout the season
NorthStar’s season runs from late April through mid-October. Employees are asked to make a commitment for the length of time that they will be available. NorthStar employees may be subject to random and reasonable cause drug and alcohol testing.
