JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 19, 2026
Spray Pilot
Arty's Air Service
Various locations
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- Location
- Various locations
- Salary
- $45.00 to $65.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Full job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Crop dusting and spraying
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
- Staff accommodation provided
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
- Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
- Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
- Perform post-flight inspections
- Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
- Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights
- Conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flights
- Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
- Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information
- Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
- Pesticide Applicator's Licence
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Sprayer or duster
Additional information
Security and safety
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Accurate
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities