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SGL Sander Geophysics

Cessna Grand Caravan Captain – Global Survey Operations

✈️ Lead Worldwide Missions as a Cessna Grand Caravan Captain

Join a high-performing aerial survey team and captain the Cessna 208/208B Grand Caravan across diverse environments worldwide. If you’re a safety-focused professional who thrives in dynamic, field-based operations and enjoys international travel, this permanent opportunity is for you.

🧭 Role at a Glance

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Aircraft: Cessna 208/208B Grand Caravan
  • NTR: Yes – NTR welcomed
  • Type Rating: Not required (Training provided)
  • Total Time: Minimum 1000 hours
  • License: CPL + IR
  • Accepted License Authority: TCCA
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP: Level 4 or higher
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🧰 What You’ll Do

  • Captain the Cessna Grand Caravan on international aerial survey missions, including deployments to remote and varied operating environments.
  • Plan and execute flights IFR and VFR, ensuring strict adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements, and safety management practices.
  • Coordinate with survey crews to optimize mission profiles, aircraft performance, and data collection windows.
  • Conduct thorough preflight planning, risk assessment, weight-and-balance, and performance calculations for diverse terrain and weather.
  • Oversee aircraft care while on deployment, liaising with maintenance support as needed and maintaining accurate flight and tech logs.
  • Represent the operation with professionalism while traveling and working with global stakeholders.

🌟 Minimum Requirements

  • Total Time: 1000 hours minimum
  • License: CPL with IR (valid)
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Language: ICAO ELP Level 4+
  • Type Rating: Not required – training provided
  • Licences Accepted: TCCA
  • Passport: Valid passport or ability to obtain one for global travel
  • Travel: Willing and able to deploy to global survey sites
  • Aircraft Experience: Previous experience on the Cessna Grand Caravan (208/208B)
  • Visa: Must have independent work/travel eligibility; sponsorship not provided

🗺️ Travel & Deployment

Expect regular international travel and field rotations to support survey programs worldwide. You’ll operate in varied climates and environments, maintaining flexibility and a mission-first mindset.

🎓 Training & Onboarding

You’ll receive type-specific training on the Grand Caravan if required, plus operational induction for survey mission procedures, safety standards, and field readiness.

📨 Ready to Apply?

Submit your CV and pilot credentials, including licence, medical, logbook summary, and proof of ICAO English level. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

Note: Only candidates meeting the minimum criteria will be considered.