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Pipeline Patrol Captain (Cessna 182) – Salt Lake City, UT
✈️ Cessna 182 Pipeline Patrol Captain
Join a mission-driven team flying low-level pipeline patrols in the Salt Lake City area. This permanent role is ideal for a disciplined CPL/IR pilot who thrives in complex airspace, values precision reporting, and enjoys working closely with operations and maintenance to deliver on-time patrols.
🧭 What you’ll do
- Conduct safe, precise pipeline patrols at approximately 500 AGL in a Cessna 182, maintaining strict adherence to low-level procedures.
- Operate confidently in and around complex airspace in the Salt Lake region, demonstrating excellent airmanship and situational awareness.
- Create accurate, timely patrol reports with clear observations in line with contract requirements.
- Coordinate closely with management and maintenance to schedule, launch, and complete patrols on time.
- Adjust routes and duty days as needed to accommodate weather and maintenance priorities.
🧰 Minimum requirements
- Total Time: 1,500 hours
- License: FAA CPL with IR
- Medical: Class 1
- Type Rating: Not required (NTR) — training provided
- Commute: Within a maximum one-hour commute to U42; local candidates highly preferred
- Flexibility: Willing to fly varying days/routes to accommodate weather and maintenance
- Visa Sponsorship: Not provided
🌟 What you’ll bring
- Proficiency in single-engine operations; recent C-182 or comparable experience is a plus.
- Strong low-level navigation, workload management, and radio discipline in busy airspace.
- Attention to detail and clarity in written reporting.
- Professional communication and teamwork with operations and maintenance personnel.
- Safety-first mindset and sound decision-making under changing conditions.
📍 Base and operation
The aircraft is a C-182 based at U42 in the Salt Lake City area. This permanent position supports contracted pipeline patrols, delivering timely, high-quality coverage year-round.
📨 How to apply
If you meet the minimums and live within one hour of U42, we’d love to hear from you.
- Submit your resume with total time and instrument experience clearly listed.
- Confirm your proximity to U42 and schedule flexibility for weather/maintenance.
- Highlight any Cessna 182 and pipeline/low-level experience.
Only candidates meeting the stated minimums and location requirement will be considered.