Aerial Pilot (C206/C207) for Fruit Fly Dispersal — Contract

All Aviation Jobs; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Aviation in Texas is seeking a pilot for aerial dispersal of sterile fruit flies in Cameron County and surrounding areas. The role requires a current instrument rating, 1,200+ total flight hours, and at least 200 PIC hours in Cessna 206/207.

The position operates 7 days a week with approximately 2–3 hours of flight time daily and is contract-to-full-time. Work location is in-person at the airport.

Qualifications

• Qualified instrument rated Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot with a current First or Second-Class FAA medical certificate.
• More than 1200 hours total time.
• More than 200 hours as pilot-in-command.
• 25 hours PIC in Cessna 206/207, with at least 10 hours in the last 12 months.
• Ability to operate the electronic Ag-Nav guidance system.
• Able to work in an airplane environment that can cause motion sickness.
• Able to fill out daily work sheets and read maps for tracking and reporting.
• Must pass a federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Aerial dispersal of sterile fruit flies within Cameron County and surrounding areas using a Cessna 206 or 207.
• Maintain total daily flight time of approximately 2–3 hours.
• Contract to potential full-time employment.

Skills

Total flight hours

PIC hours

Cessna 206/207 experience

IFR/Instrument rating

FAA medical certificate

Ag-Nav system operation

Tools

Ag-Nav guidance system

Job description

Gulf Aviation in Texas is seeking a pilot for aerial dispersal of sterile fruit flies in Cameron County and surrounding areas. The role requires a current instrument rating, 1,200+ total flight hours, and at least 200 PIC hours in Cessna 206/207.

The position operates 7 days a week with approximately 2–3 hours of flight time daily and is contract-to-full-time. Work location is in-person at the airport.