Job Description

Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. requires 3 qualified commercially licensed helicopter Professional Aerial Applicators for the 2026 season.

Applicants must have or be:

1. a minimum of 3 years or 500 hours aerial application experience, liquid and/or dry

2. a minimum of 500 hours single pilot turbine experience (including a minimum of 50 hours on the Bell 206 and/or AS350)

3. a Bell 206 and/or AS350 type rating

4. an excellent working knowledge of dynanav/satloc/agnav/tracmap/tabula GPS systems and associated flow control devices or similar

5. Valid commercial helicopter pilot license

6. an Alberta aerial pesticide applicator licence

7. acceptable by our insurer with a 5 year accident-free record

8. proficient in numeracy, reading, writing and speaking English

9. competent at task planning, organizing and decision making

10. bodily able to perform a physically demanding job in a fast-paced environment

11. Current Medical Aviation Certificate

12. Able to work across central and northern Alberta (varying shift work with main base being in Wetaskiwin, AB)

13. a valid driver's licence (minimum Alberta class 5 or equivalent)

14. a good honest attitude with integrity

Beneficial assets to have or be:

1. other provincial aerial pesticide applicator licenses

2. forestry and/or silviculture work experience

3. a farming and/or forestry background

4. mixing/loading aerial application ground crew experience

5. spreading and/or external load experience

6. oilfield pipeline, right-of-way or similar survey or aerial application experience

7. Precision long line experience

An abbreviated list of required duties is to:

1. fly a rotary wing turbine aircraft safely and efficiently with an aerial application guidance GPS

2. work with customers to create work orders, organize product and other required materials

3. work in a professional manner with all individuals

4. perform daily checks on the aircraft and ground support equipment

5. keep work orders, job sheets, logbooks organized and up to date

6. be available to work when conditions are conducive to aerial application

7. perform elementary maintenance

8. follow and obey the CARs

Wages are as follows:

1. Starting salary wage at a rate of $10,000 CAD per month with bonuses based on performance, safety and production

2. Wages are negotiable based on experience

3. Workers Compensation coverage as required by law

4. Contractors are welcome

Employment Term: Seasonal - Full Time from April 1, 2026 to November 1, 2026.

Apply by: December 30, 2025

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 wish to be part of a team that knows your name, cares and pushes to deliver the best.

Applications best via email.

Please provide a resume that includes references and an explanation of why you want to be a professional aerial applicator on our crew.

Thanks and Cheers!

Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd.

Main Base: 6215 46 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, T9A 3S1 CANADA

Email: waa@telusplanet.net

Website: www.wetaskiwinaerial.ca

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: From $10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events On-site parking
Work Location: In person