Aerial Crop Duster

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Aerial surveys
• Crop dusting and spraying

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation provided

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
• Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
• 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
• Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
• Pesticide Applicator's Licence

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bulk handling system
• Sprayer or duster

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Pesticides

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• 20/20 vision
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement
• Reliability