FAQs on becoming an expeditioner
How long will I be employed for?
Various employment periods are available.These are detailed on the application form.
- Predeparture
- Expeditioner engagement information
- Expeditioner Handbook 2011-12
- FAQs on becoming an expeditioner
- What happens between starting employment & leaving for Antarctica?
- How do I get there?
- What are the living quarters like?
- What clothes & personal items do I need to take?
- What will I eat?
- How do I get paid?
- Do I need cash on station?
- Will I have the opportunity to 'explore' Antarctica?
- What do I do after work?
- Who will I be working with?
- How cold is it really?
- How can I contact home?
- How might the time away affect my family?
- Arrival at Kingston
- AAO personal profiles
- Cargo cut-off dates
- Clothing
- Communications
- Health issues
- Liaison & support services
- Personal business matters
- Prohibited items
- Checklist of must-do activities
- Expeditioner engagement information
- Training
- Travel & logistics
- Stations
- Station life & activities
- Field operations
- Family & friends
