Aerial Crop Duster

Work site environment

• Crop dusting and spraying

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
• Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
• Perform post-flight inspections
• Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
• Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Sprayer or duster

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• 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
• 20/20 vision
• Large workload
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available