Aerial crop duster

Kindersley Air-spray Ltd. in Kindersley, SK is inviting applications for the position of Aerial crop duster. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. Terms of employment: Seasonal employment or Full time. Work schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, On call, Flexible hours.

Job Description

• The candidate must fly fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters.
• The candidate must follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure.
• The candidate must monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight.
• The candidate must record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight.
• The candidate must report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel.
• The candidate must coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight procedures, and direct aircraft crew during flights.
• The candidate must conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems.
• The candidate must conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
• The candidate must maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a certificate or diploma in a related trade.
• The ideal candidate must have more than 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must have the ability to discriminate sounds.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate must be able to complete a medical exam.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?