FAQ
Answer: Inussuk A/S is the main supplier for the Base Maintenance Contract at Pituffik Space Base and handles tasks that support the base's daily operations.
Answer: Pituffik Space Base is located in Northwest Greenland in a high Arctic area far from Greenland's larger towns.
Answer: Yes. Pituffik Space Base is the current name of the base, which was previously called Thule Air Base.
Answer: Inussuk handles tasks including maintenance, technical installations, logistics, transport, food service, and employee support.
Answer: The job postings at Inussuk concern civilian tasks that support the operation of the base.
Answer: Base Maintenance Contract, abbreviated BMC, is the contract for the operational and service tasks that keep the base's facilities and functions running.
Answer: Pituffik may be relevant for those who seek professional challenges, close collaboration, and a daily life in the Arctic, and who thrive being away from home.
Answer: The remote location, the Arctic climate and the base's special conditions require planning, safety and cooperation.
Answer: Yes. The base operations continue throughout the year, and the employees' tasks contribute to ensuring that necessary functions operate in all seasons.
Answer: On inussuk-group.com you can read about the company, Pituffik, Greenland First and the opportunities for jobs, apprenticeships and internships.
Answer: On the website page »Jobs in Pituffik« you will find an overview with links to the individual job postings.
Answer: Open the job posting and follow the described application instructions. Use the application channel specified in the posting.
Answer: Describe your motivation, your relevant skills and your experience. Attach your CV and the documents requested in the job advertisement.
Answer: Include contact information, education, work experience, relevant certificates, and language skills. Highlight experience that matches the job.
Answer: Attach them if requested. Professional certificates and qualifications may be necessary to document your credentials.
Answer: You can apply for several relevant positions. Tailor each application so that it is clear why your skills match the specific task.
Answer: Contact the recruitment department to find out if unsolicited applications are accepted within your field of expertise.
Answer: Distinguish between mandatory requirements and desired qualifications. If you are unsure about a requirement, you should contact the person mentioned in the job posting.
Answer: Yes. Inussuk works to create opportunities for Greenlandic employees. You must also meet the requirements for the specific position.
Answer: Yes. Read the job posting to see the requirements and the practical conditions of employment at Pituffik.
Answer: It depends on the position. Previous experience from the Arctic may be relevant, but the job posting specifies the required qualifications.
Answer: The opportunities include, among others, crafts, engineering, maintenance, administration, logistics, transport, and service. The current postings show where employees are being sought.
Answer: Some positions may be temporary or seasonal. The duration of employment is stated in the specific job posting or agreed upon with the recruitment department.
Answer: The deadline is stated in the job advertisement. Also, be aware if interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
Answer: Use the contact details in the job advertisement. The contact person can assist with questions about job tasks, qualifications and employment conditions.
Answer: Danish citizenship is stated as a requirement in Inussuk's recruitment material for positions at the base. Have this confirmed for the position you are applying for.
Answer: Yes, security clearance is a requirement for employment at the base. The recruitment department provides guidance on the process and the necessary documentation.
Answer: Follow the instructions you receive during the recruitment process. You will be informed about which information and documents you need to provide.
Answer: The time may vary. Please ask the recruitment department for an assessment of the schedule for your process.
Answer: The recruitment department will inform you which certificate is required and how it should be submitted. Send it through the designated channel.
Answer: A driving licence may be required. Check the job posting for the required category, as some tasks require more than a standard driving licence.
Answer: There may be health requirements and a requirement for examination before employment. The recruitment department will inform you of what applies to your process.
Answer: Clarify the specific health requirements through the designated health process. It must be assessed whether the work and conditions in Pituffik are compatible with your needs.
Answer: English skills may be necessary in an international work environment. The required level depends on the position and is specified in the job posting.
Answer: Greenlandic can be a relevant skill in collaboration with Greenlandic colleagues, apprentices and partners. The other language requirements depend on the job.
Answer: Responsibility, teamwork skills, respect for safety, and the ability to function in a close working environment are important qualities.
Answer: Some positions require specific certificates or authorisations. Check the requirements in the job posting and state which valid certificates you hold.
Answer: The recruitment department will contact you if you progress in the process. Please ensure that your contact details are correct.
Answer: Ask the recruitment department if the interview can be conducted online. The format of the interview is agreed upon when the invitation is sent.
Answer: The response time depends on the position and the recruitment process. Contact the recruitment department if you need a status update.
Answer: Inussuk works with apprenticeships across various professional fields. The opportunity depends on your educational programme and the available positions.
Answer: Fields of expertise may include mechanics, plumbing, gastronomy, warehousing and logistics, terminal work, painting, and administration. Contact Inussuk about the specific apprenticeship.
Answer: Contact Inussuk with a brief application, your CV, and information about your education, school, and desired internship period.
Answer: An apprenticeship must fit the relevant education. Contact your school and Inussuk to clarify admission, education agreement, and internship opportunities.
Answer: Yes, ask your study counsellor or internship coordinator. The school can assist with the education requirements and the information the company needs.
Answer: Contact Inussuk to explore the possibilities. Provide your field of study, internship period, and the academic requirements from your education.
Answer: Contact Inussuk about a possible internship. Describe your learning objectives, your background, and the period during which you will be doing the internship.
Answer: This can be investigated as part of the educational collaboration. The possibility depends on tasks, capacity, and the requirements of the education.
Answer: An apprentice normally follows a vocational education with a training agreement. An intern completes an internship as part of an education or other agreed arrangement.
Partial internship means that part of your practical training takes place at another company, so you can work on relevant tasks and skills.
Answer: Another internship placement can provide experience with tasks that are not sufficiently available at your primary internship placement.
Answer: The opportunity must be agreed upon with Inussuk, your school, and the receiving company. The course must support your educational goals.
Answer: School stays and internship periods are planned based on the educational programme. Travel and attendance must be coordinated well in advance.
Answer: Clarify at the start who your professional supervisor, immediate manager, and contact person for questions about the apprenticeship are.
Answer: The follow-up should be based on the objectives of the education, your tasks, and your development. Agree with your supervisor on how conversations and documentation will be conducted.
Answer: Yes. Speak openly about your expectations and needs so that you can prepare to live and work far from family and friends.
Answer: Contact your supervisor or immediate manager early. Describe what is difficult so that you can together find relevant solutions.
Answer: Salary and other terms are stated in the apprenticeship agreement and the rules or agreements applicable to the programme. Have them reviewed before signing.
Answer: Completing an apprenticeship does not in itself guarantee employment. Opportunities depend on available positions, qualifications, and the company's needs.
Answer: Inussuk has a target of 30 apprentices in 2027 as part of the effort to develop Greenlandic skills and educational opportunities.
Answer: Your journey is planned according to the relevant flight connections and the agreements applicable to your employment or internship period.
Answer: The website's flight overview shows scheduled flight dates via Nuuk and Copenhagen. Your specific journey must be confirmed through the responsible travel function.
Answer: See the website section on Airlift Schedule or scheduled flights to Pituffik. Always check your confirmed itinerary before departure.
Answer: No. A planned flight date is not in itself a booking. You must have a separate confirmation of your trip.
Answer: Yes. Weather and operational conditions can affect flights. Follow messages from the responsible travel function.
Answer: Payment for travel depends on your agreement. Clarify which travels and expenses are covered before you accept the offer.
Answer: The baggage allowance depends on the flight. Use the information in your travel guide or booking confirmation.
Answer: Follow the list of documents you receive before departure. Clarify requirements for identification, travel documents, and access documentation.
Answer: Pack according to the season, the length of the stay, and the provided packing list. Remember personal necessities and clothing suitable for a stay in an Arctic environment.
Answer: Contact the responsible travel function and your contact person at Inussuk. Follow their instructions regarding transport, accommodation and new departure.
Answer: At the start, you will be introduced to your tasks, colleagues, and relevant safety procedures. Your manager will inform you how the introduction is organised.
Answer: Get an overview of tasks, working hours, contacts, safety rules and expectations for your work.
Answer: Accommodation must be clarified as part of your programme. Request information about housing conditions, facilities and any expenses before departure.
Answer: Get the specific accommodation confirmed. Room type and facilities must be included in the information you receive about the stay.
Answer: You will receive information about dining options, opening hours, and the conditions that apply to meals during your stay.
Answer: Provide your needs well in advance and get confirmation of what can be offered. This is especially important in the case of food allergies.
Answer: There may be opportunities for exercise and social activities. Upon arrival, you will receive information about the current offerings and the rules for participation.
Answer: Outdoor trips must comply with local safety regulations. Clarify permitted areas, weather conditions, and any requirements for accompaniment or equipment.
Answer: Obtain information about internet and communication options before departure. It is advisable to agree on fixed times with the family that suit working hours and time differences.
Answer: Visits and accompanying family require separate clarification. Get a concrete answer from HR before you plan or book anything.
Answer: Working hours, shifts and days off depend on the position. The work schedule and terms will be reviewed before employment.
Answer: Some functions require work outside regular office hours. The specific shift pattern depends on the department's tasks.
Answer: Holidays, leave periods and home trips are agreed upon according to your terms of employment and planned in relation to operations and flight connections.
Answer: The salary depends on the position, qualifications, and the applicable agreement. The recruitment department can explain salary, allowances, and other terms.
Answer: Have the pension and insurance terms in your employment offer reviewed. Also ask what coverage applies during travel and stays.
Answer: The equipment depends on your tasks. Your department will inform you what is provided and what you may need to bring yourself.
Answer: Follow the local instructions, avoid exposing yourself or others to danger, and immediately inform the relevant manager or safety function.
Answer: Follow the workplace procedure for reporting sickness. If treatment is needed, you must use the health or emergency service you have been instructed to use.
Answer: You must follow Inussuk's current policy and the base's rules. Request to have them reviewed before departure so that the requirements are clear.
Answer: Clarify the applicable rules before taking or sharing pictures. Respect access restrictions, security, and the privacy of others.
Answer: Greenland First is Inussuk's initiative to strengthen opportunities for Greenlandic employees, apprentices, students, and businesses.
Answer: The purpose is to develop skills, create educational and job opportunities, and support long-term value creation in Greenland.
Answer: The initiative also includes apprenticeships, internships, educational collaborations and partnerships with Greenlandic companies.
Answer: Contact Inussuk with a description of the education, the students' needs, and proposals for internships, apprenticeships, or joint activities.
Answer: Contact Inussuk regarding the relevant opportunity and application procedure. The candidate's information must be shared through an agreed channel and with the candidate's knowledge.
Answer: Inussuk wishes to collaborate with Greenlandic companies. Contact the company with a description of your products, services, and delivery options.
Answer: Send a brief company profile, contact details, and a description of your competencies, capacity, and relevant references.
Answer: No. A collaboration requires that the company's offer matches the need and meets the relevant requirements, including quality and delivery.
Answer: Briefly describe the purpose of your inquiry and how you can be contacted. For job applications, please follow the application instructions in the job posting.
Answer: Contact Inussuk through the contact details on the website. For questions about a specific position, please use the contact person listed in the job posting.