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

🧭 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.

📨 How to apply

Ready to join a growing remote sensing team? Apply with your resume/CV and include:

• Licence type (CPL or ATPL) and current medical class.
• Total time and relevant IFR, multi-engine, and PA-31 hours.
• Confirmation of valid passport and travel eligibility.
• Your availability and Calgary area residency status.

Note: Preference will be given to local applicants and those with multi‑engine experience.