Fly-in, fly-out and camp work: what to know

Mines, energy projects and remote construction sites often hire people to work on rotation, living in camp while they're on shift.

How rotations work

Common schedules are two weeks in and two weeks out, or three in and one out. Shifts are often 10 to 12 hours a day, every day you're on site. Travel to and from site is usually arranged by the employer.

The kinds of jobs

• Camp jobs: cooks, kitchen helpers, housekeeping, maintenance
• Site jobs: labourers, heavy equipment operators, drivers, trades
• Support: safety, first aid, administration, security

What to ask before you accept

• Where you fly in and out from, and who pays for travel
• Your rotation and daily hours
• Pay for travel days and overtime
• What training and certifications you'll need, and who covers them

Take care of yourself

Time away from family is hard. Plan how you'll stay in touch, and look into the employee and family assistance programs many employers offer.