North Slope Pilot

ConocoPhillips; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

ConocoPhillips Alaska is seeking a dual qualified DHC-6/CASA-212 pilot to transport passengers and cargo from the Alpine North Slope facility. The role requires leading safety practices and navigation of challenging arctic conditions.

Based at the Alpine facility with a rotating one-week-on/one-week-off schedule, you will perform preflight planning, weight and balance, and aircraft inspections while adhering to FAA regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Passport without restrictions for international travel.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot License with airplane multi-engine land rating.
• Current/Valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Minimum flight times: 2500 total, 1500 multi-engine, 500 PIC, 75/50 instrument, 100 night takeoffs/landings.
• Willing to work in a remote North Slope Alaska location on a 1 week on/1 week off schedule.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Aviation or related field.

Responsibilities

• Promoting safety culture and aviation SMS compliance.
• Complying with FAA regs and company policies; wear PPE as required.
• Operating DHC-6 and CASA-212 aircraft for passengers and cargo.
• Performing pre-flight planning, weight & balance, and fuel calculations.
• Conducting pre/post-flight inspections and daily flight records.
• Maintaining comms with Aviation Operations Support; other duties as needed.

Skills

FAA ATPL

Multi-engine land

PIC experience

Arctic/Alaska ops

Safety-sensitive role

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation or related field

Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

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.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

Alaska Overview
The Alaska segment primarily explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and NGLs. We are the largest crude oil producer in Alaska and have major ownership interests in the Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk and Western North Slope asset areas. Additionally, we are one of Alaska's largest owners of state, federal and fee exploration leases, with approximately one million net undeveloped acres at year-end 2025. Alaska operations contributed 12 percent of our consolidated liquids production and one percent of our consolidated natural gas production.

In 2025, net crude oil production for Alaska averaged 199 MBOED.

Position Overview

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.

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

Success Profile

To thrive in this role, you’ll demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:

• Partners Collaboratively: Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks opportunities to collaborate across the matrix/organizational boundaries to achieve business goals
• Makes Decisions: Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
• Communicates Effectively: Invites dialogue to gain a shared understanding and influences with confidence to drive performance and achieve business results

Basic/Required

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Valid Passport without restrictions for international travel
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot License with airplane multi-engine land rating
• Current/Valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• Must have the minimum flight times as listed below:
  • 2500 hours of total flight time
  • 1500 hours of multi-engine airplane flight time
  • 500 hours of multi-engine airplane Pilot-in-Command time
  • 75/50 hours of total/actual instrument time
  • 100 night takeoffs and landings
• 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
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements outlined in this job description

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aviation, Aeronautics, related technical field or foreign equivalent
• CASA C-212 type rating / experience
• DHC-6 experience
• Current Certificated Flight Instructor – CFII, MEI
• 3 or more years of operational experience in an arctic environment
• 3 or more years of experience in a multi-crew environment
• 3 or more years of experience in a company training or standards role
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work in remote locations with exposure to temperature extremes and adverse weather conditions
• Work both in and out of company aircraft and vehicles
• Capable of physically lifting up to 50-pound loads with ability to access all approved areas of the DHC-6 and CASA-212 aircraft including the baggage and cabin areas
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and strict adherence to safety protocols
• This is a safety-sensitive position

Apply By

Oct 6, 2026

Sponsorship

ConocoPhillips sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness : Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.

• Supporting and Building Financial Security : Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance : Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.

• Offering Career Development : Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.

• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion : Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow - professionally and personally.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.