AS350/B206 Ag Spray Pilots – Alberta

Heli Preflight; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Casual dress

Company events

Job summary

Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation in Wetaskiwin, AB, is seeking three commercially licensed helicopter pilots for the 2027 season to perform aerial application and utility work.

Applicants must have turbine hours, Bell 206 and/or AS350 ratings, a valid license, English proficiency, and a 5-year accident-free record. Minimum 500 hours single-pilot turbine time and a current Medical Aviation Certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid commercial helicopter pilot license.
• Minimum 500 hours single-pilot turbine time (incl. 50+ hours on Bell 206/AS350).
• Bell 206 and/or AS350 type ratings required.
• Proficient in numeracy, reading, writing and English speaking.
• Able to work across central and northern Alberta with main base in Wetaskiwin.

Responsibilities

• Fly a rotary wing turbine aircraft safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with customers to organize logistics and execution.
• Perform daily checks on aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Maintain logs, flight tickets and work orders up to date.
• Be available to work when conditions suit aerial application and/or utility work.

Skills

English proficiency

Flight planning

Decision making

Physical fitness

Education

Commercial helicopter pilot license

Bell 206 rating

AS350 rating

Tools

Dynanav GPS

Satloc GPS

AGNAV

TracMap

Tabula GPS

Job description

3 Helicopter Pilots WANTED – Wetaskiwin, AB

Company: Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation

Description

Job details

$10,000–$30,000 a month

Casual dress, Company events, On-site parking

Full-time

Full job description

Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation requires 3 commercially licensed helicopter pilots for the 2027 season. We are looking for utility/bush and/or aerial application pilots.

Applicants must have or be:

• a minimum of 500 hours single pilot turbine experience (including a minimum of 50 hours on the Bell 206 and/or AS350)
• a Bell 206 and/or AS350 type rating
• Valid commercial helicopter pilot license
• acceptable by our insurer with a 5 year accident-free record
• proficient in numeracy, reading, writing and speaking English
• competent at task planning, organizing and decision making
• bodily able to perform a physically demanding job in a fast-paced environment
• Current Medical Aviation Certificate
• Able to work across central and northern Alberta (varying shift work with main base being in Wetaskiwin, AB)
• a valid driver’s licence (minimum Alberta class 5 or equivalent)
• a good honest attitude with integrity and ambition

Aerial Application:

• a minimum of 3 years or 500 hours aerial application experience, liquid and/or dry
• an excellent working knowledge of dynanav/satloc/agnav/tracmap/tabula GPS systems and associated flow control devices or similar
• an Alberta aerial pesticide applicator licence

Utility/Bush:

• Demonstrated proficiency performing off airport bush operations
• Demonstrated proficiency with external loads and long lining

Beneficial assets to have or be:

• other provincial aerial pesticide applicator licenses
• forestry and/or silviculture experience
• a farming and/or forestry background
• mixing/loading aerial application ground crew experience
• oilfield pipeline, right-of-way or similar survey or aerial application experience
• firefighting, exploration, drill moves, wildlife experience
• Thermal/Infrared camera and/or LiDar operations experience

An abbreviated list of required duties is to:

• fly a rotary wing turbine aircraft safely and efficiently
• work with customers to organize logistics, planning and execution
• work in a professional manner with all individuals
• perform daily checks on the aircraft and ground support equipment
• keep work orders, job sheets, logbooks and flight tickets organized and up to date
• be available to work when conditions are conducive to aerial application and/or utility/bush work
• perform elementary maintenance
• follow and obey the CARs

Wages are as follows:

• Salary wage of $10,000 – $30,000 CAD per month
• Wages are negotiable based on experience
• Bonuses based on performance, safety, flight time and production
• Workers Compensation coverage as required by law
• Contractors are welcome

Employment Term: – Full Time from January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027

Apply by: December 15, 2026

Only successful applicants meeting all requirements will be contacted.

We encourage all to apply but know that we are not a time building company or steppingstone. What we do is highly demanding and requires immense skill, dedication and ambition. We are looking for individuals that truly want to be professional aerial applicators and/or utility pilots and wish to be part of a team that knows your name, cares and pushes to deliver the best.

Thanks and Cheers!

Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation

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