Aerial Applicators-Looking for candidates interested in up and coming opportunities across the United States!

The Aerial Applicator position provides aerial application services with our aerial application business which operates under the name Diversified Applications, Inc. or DAI. DAI owns aerial application businesses throughout the United States. Our goal is to offer quality aerial application services from strategic locations across the country using our growing fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.

 

The employee's primary duty must be the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of Helena or Helena's customers. This also includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.

 

What your day may look like

• Ensures that all flights are conducted with safety as the primary consideration and that operation of the aircraft complies with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and established company policies and procedures.
• Maintains at least 500 feet AGL when ferrying an aircraft or transitioning between sites.
• Uses utmost care to survey each site prior to dispensing to become familiar with all characteristics and conditions. This includes terrain, natural and man-made obstructions, wind turbines, power lines, antennas, guy wires, buffer zones, sensitive crops, dwellings, livestock, domestic animals, vehicles, people, waterways, ponds and aquatic life, beehives, etc. Suspends dispensing when acceptable conditions cannot be maintained.
• Is thoroughly familiar with existing and forecasting weather prior to each flight. This is critical for both aircraft performance as well as acceptable dispensing conditions.
• Handles the load and supervises the handling of the load with great care to avoid spillage, aircraft damage, and product contamination. Reads and follows label instructions and cautions. Dispenses in accordance with label instructions. Rinses hopper appropriately.
• Briefs handlers and ground crews assigned to the pilot's dispensing operation for expectations and cautions to be observed.
• Communicates promptly with the chief supervisor regarding any irregularities or difficulties encountered in training or agricultural aircraft operation.
• Provides for proper handling of the aircraft where company ground handling and/or service employees are not available.
• Arranges for appropriate level of security of the aircraft when left unattended at a location away from the home base operations.
• Personally fuels or supervises aircraft fueling and other transient services. Participates in hot fueling only after training and approval from the chief supervisor.
• Maintains a high degree of proficiency and a thorough knowledge of the procedures and systems of the operating aircraft.
• Prepares and participates in training and checks maintenance test flights when authorized.
• Completes and supervises the proper completion of all required assignments, flight records, and dispensing records.
• Provides input as necessary to ensure records required by 14 CFR § 137.71 and the applicable state can be maintained. Submits other required input and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains book of business through the Ag retailer or through a direct relationship with the clients.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

 

Education and experience needed for this position

• Must hold at least an FAA commercial pilot certificate with appropriate ratings, a current class II medical certificate, and be qualified to serve as PIC in at least one aircraft used in the certificate holder's operation, and have appropriate experiences as specified in 14 CFR §§ 137.19 and 137.41.
• Must have at least 200 hours of AG time and be certified to fly the assigned aircraft.
• Must be currently qualified as a commercial certified pesticide applicator by the state(s) that the product will be applied in.
• Must have passed the National Aerial Pesticide Applicator Pilot Certification Examination.

 

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