PA-31 Navajo Aerial Survey Captain

✈️ The Opportunity

As Captain on our PA-31 Navajo, you’ll lead safe, efficient aerial survey missions from takeoff to touchdown. You’ll work closely with a dedicated sensor/operator team to capture high-quality data while upholding exemplary safety, airmanship, and professionalism.

🧭 What you’ll do

• Plan and execute aerial survey flights to precise lines, altitudes, and speeds to meet project specifications.
• Act as Pilot-in-Command of the PA-31 Navajo, ensuring uncompromising safety and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate closely with survey crew to optimize data quality and mission efficiency.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning, weight-and-balance, performance, fuel, and risk assessments.
• Adapt to weather, airspace, and operational variables while maintaining mission objectives.
• Complete accurate flight logs and contribute to continuous improvement of SOPs and mission planning.
• Liaise with maintenance to report discrepancies and keep the aircraft mission-ready.

🧰 What you bring

• 1,000 hours Total Time.
• Proven PA-31 Captain experience.
• Demonstrated aerial survey experience with a focus on precision flying.
• All regulatory qualifications required to act as PIC on a PA-31 in the country of operation.
• Strong flight planning, risk management, and crew coordination skills.
• Professionalism, clear communication, and flexibility for survey schedules and travel as needed.

🌟 Why join Peregrine Aerial Surveys

• Specialized flying that sharpens precision, judgment, and mission leadership.
• Direct impact—your expertise translates into accurate, decision-ready geospatial data.
• Collaborative, safety-first culture with experienced survey professionals.
• Varied projects and environments that keep your flying fresh and rewarding.

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain our Navajo? Apply with your resume/CV and a summary of flight time, highlighting PA-31 Captain time and aerial survey experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.