Aerial Survey Pilot (Piper Navajo) – Calgary (Rotational)

Pilot Assessments; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot role based in Calgary, Alberta, focusing on planning and executing single-pilot IFR aerial surveys in a PA-31 Navajo. You will coordinate mission planning, fuel strategy, weight & balance, and ensure compliance with SOPs and regulations.

Travel across North America on rotational field assignments and work with sensor/tech teams. Required CPL/ATPL, medical, instrument rating, ICAO/Industry Canada certs, 1,000+ hours, and experience in two-crew and single-pilot IFR operations; relocation to

Qualifications

• Canadian CPL or ATPL required.
• Valid Category 1 Medical.
• Instrument Rating with IFR experience.
• Minimum 1,000 total flight hours.
• Two-crew and single-pilot IFR experience.
• Passport and travel documents for unrestricted travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute single-pilot IFR flights in PA-31 Navajo.
• Coordinate mission planning, route, fuel strategy, and weight & balance.
• Operate in single-pilot and two-crew environments; coordinate with sensor/tech teams.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, Canadian Aviation Regulations, and SMS.
• Manage field operations: aircraft care, ground handling, documentation, and post-mission reporting.
• Travel for rotational field assignments across North America.

Skills

1000+ hours

IFR experience

Two-crew IFR

Single-pilot IFR

Education

Canadian CPL or ATPL

Category 1 Medical

Radio Operator’s Certificate

Instrument Rating

Passport & travel documents

Job description

What you'll do

• Plan and execute single-pilot aerial survey flights under IFR in a PA-31 Navajo.
• Coordinate mission planning, route selection, fuel strategy, and weight & balance to meet survey objectives.
• Operate in both single-pilot and two-crew environments; work closely with sensor/tech teams.
• Maintain strict compliance with SOPs, Canadian Aviation Regulations, and company SMS.
• Manage field operations: aircraft care, ground handling, documentation, and post-mission reporting.
• Travel for rotational field assignments and adapt to diverse terrain, weather, and remote locations.

What you bring

• Canadian CPL or ATPL.
• Valid Category 1 Medical.
• Valid Radio Telephone Operator’s Certificate (Industry Canada).
• Instrument Rating.
• Minimum 1,000 hours total time.
• Two-crew and single-pilot IFR experience.
• Valid Canadian passport and the visas/travel documents needed to travel unrestricted.
• Dexterity and the ability to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Willingness to work a rotational schedule with frequent travel across North America.

Preferred

• Piper Navajo (PA-31) experience.
• Previous airborne survey/remote sensing experience.
• Multi-engine experience.
• Based in, or able to relocate to, the Calgary area.