Scientists at McMurdo Station, the main American research station on the continent, rely on a fleet of snowmobiles, trucks, and aircraft to get around. And they need mechanics to keep those vehicles running.
Amentum, a government contractor that helps staff McMurdo Station, currently has a number of job openings for mechanics at the remote site. A typical one, for a light-vehicle and snowmobile mechanic, requires a minimum two years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, although technical-school training, ASE certification, and experience working at a dealership and/or in a polar environment are preferred.
Mechanic $86,147 per annum
Senior Mechanic $92,705 per annum
Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from:
Mechanic $156,684 per annum
Senior Mechanic $163,242 per annum
