Seasonal Aerial Spray Pilot (AS350/B206) – 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

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.