I'm a helicopter pilot in Antarctica. I land on helipads made of ice and navigate high peaks and unpredictable weather.
Source: Business Insider ·
Quark Expeditions pilot Jonathan Mutch is working his fifth season in Antarctica, flying tourists to see penguins and icy cliffs.
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Jonathan Mutch.Courtesy of Jonathan MutchYou know who has a cool job? Jonathan Mutch, who's a helicopter pilot in Antarctica.He lands on helipads made of ice and has to navigate rapidly changing weather conditions.Flightseeing is included in select Antarctic itineraries, which start at a whopping $20,000 a person.Quark Expeditions helicopter pilot Jonathan Mutch is working his fifth season in Antarctica, flying high-paying tourists to some of the planet's most remote places.Mutch told Business Insider that flying helicopters across the seventh continent is no easy feat.It takes a team of pilots, flight engineers, mountain guides, and expedition leaders to run the operation safely. Quark says it has strict environmental parameters to avoid affecting wildlife.He said that because Antarctic weather can be harsh and unpredictable, guests must have realistic and flexible expectations."It's a lot more complicated than it looks," Mutch said. "We'll start with a study of our maps and charts…
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