Matrix Camps, Logistics and Aviation

• Coordinates and schedules helicopter operations support for a variety of programs including drilling, environmental, exploration, and tour programs. Facilitate the coordination of aircraft activities a focus on safe and efficient operations. • Aircraft radio operations – acts as a centralized communication point between ground crews and aircrews. • Ensure that all communication devices are charged and operational. • Provides specialty aviation activity updates to onsite aircrew (surface, air, blasting warnings and drone operation advisories). • Host daily toolbox meetings, ensuring good communication and daily field planning is facilitated between aircrew and ground personnel. • Maintain detailed data records of flight, personnel and cargo movements. • Work in cooperation with all flight crews on constant basis throughout the operation. • Assign the aircraft according to the client needs in order to maximize the efficient use of all aircraft. • Knowledge of passenger and load capacities for a variety of helicopter types will be required. • Coordinate and monitor logistics of the movement of parts, supplies, materials, and personnel transported via aircraft from staging locations to remote site-based locations. • Ensure prompt receipt and delivery of equipment to and from contracted Operators. • Prepare and maintain various reports on the progress of flight activity using manual and computerized systems. • Complete administrative support functions including creating and distributing daily, weekly and monthly reports at the direction of reporting Manager. • Audit daily flight records per aircraft to ensure accuracy in operations. • Daily aircraft fuel tracking and reconciliation by fuel location. • Track all personnel in remote areas. • Check-In times to be scheduled with all crews (check-in protocol may vary with projects but must be established). • To initiate and coordinate a search in the event of an “overdue” aircraft, or other emergency operations. • Aircraft tracking protocols must be followed per Operator(s) procedures. • Implement Emergency Protocols – if required. • Support site Emergency Response Plan (ERP). • Initiate medical evacuations as instructed by onsite Incident Command and Medical Care Professionals. • Under the direction of Matrix Aviation Management, work with onsite Management and Health and Safety supervisor(s) to facilitate and execute “mock Medevac” and other aviation training requirements. • Advise pertinent personnel of any operational concerns that may impact operation including operational delays, payload restrictions, equipment severability and ground support concerns. • Exercise and maintain joint responsibility with contracted Operators for operational control in all matters affecting safety of flights. • Responsibilities may vary according to project requirements.