3 Helicopter Pilots WANTED – Wetaskiwin, AB
Company: Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation Description
Job details $10,000–$30,000 a month Casual dress, Company events, On-site parking Full-time Full job description
Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation requires 3 commercially licensed helicopter pilots for the 2027 season. We are looking for utility/bush and/or aerial application pilots. Applicants must have or be: a minimum of 500 hours single pilot turbine experience (including a minimum of 50 hours on the Bell 206 and/or AS350) a Bell 206 and/or AS350 type rating Valid commercial helicopter pilot license acceptable by our insurer with a 5 year accident-free record proficient in numeracy, reading, writing and speaking English competent at task planning, organizing and decision making bodily able to perform a physically demanding job in a fast-paced environment Current Medical Aviation Certificate Able to work across central and northern Alberta (varying shift work with main base being in Wetaskiwin, AB) a valid driver’s licence (minimum Alberta class 5 or equivalent) a good honest attitude with integrity and ambition Aerial Application: a minimum of 3 years or 500 hours aerial application experience, liquid and/or dry an excellent working knowledge of dynanav/satloc/agnav/tracmap/tabula GPS systems and associated flow control devices or similar an Alberta aerial pesticide applicator licence Utility/Bush: Demonstrated proficiency performing off airport bush operations Demonstrated proficiency with external loads and long lining Beneficial assets to have or be: other provincial aerial pesticide applicator licenses forestry and/or silviculture experience a farming and/or forestry background mixing/loading aerial application ground crew experience oilfield pipeline, right-of-way or similar survey or aerial application experience firefighting, exploration, drill moves, wildlife experience Thermal/Infrared camera and/or LiDar operations experience An abbreviated list of required duties is to: fly a rotary wing turbine aircraft safely and efficiently work with customers to organize logistics, planning and execution work in a professional manner with all individuals perform daily checks on the aircraft and ground support equipment keep work orders, job sheets, logbooks and flight tickets organized and up to date be available to work when conditions are conducive to aerial application and/or utility/bush work perform elementary maintenance follow and obey the CARs Wages are as follows: Salary wage of $10,000 – $30,000 CAD per month Wages are negotiable based on experience Bonuses based on performance, safety, flight time and production Workers Compensation coverage as required by law Contractors are welcome Employment Term: – Full Time from January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027 Apply by: December 15, 2026 Only successful applicants meeting all requirements will be contacted. We encourage all to apply but know that we are not a time building company or steppingstone. What we do is highly demanding and requires immense skill, dedication and ambition. We are looking for individuals that truly want to be professional aerial applicators and/or utility pilots and wish to be part of a team that knows your name, cares and pushes to deliver the best. Thanks and Cheers! Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation Email:
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