Caravan Aerial Survey Pilot at Sol Aerial Surveys LLC

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cessna 208 Caravan Operation, Aerial Surveying, Part 91 Operations, Low-Level Flight, Pilot-in-Command (PIC), Weather Monitoring, Aircraft Maintenance Coordination, Flight Record Keeping, Travel Logistics Management, Client Relationship Management, FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, FCC Radio License, High Performance Endorsement, First Class Medical, Second Class Medical

Industry

Surveying and Mapping Services

Description

About Sol Aerial Surveys: Sol Aerial Surveys is a rapidly growing aerial acquisition company that works all across North America. This position is specifically for our Cessna 208 Caravan. As we expand our client base and operations, we're committed to our core values: Safety Your Success is Our Success Integrity The Little Things Matter We operate using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to maintain clarity, accountability, and consistent growth across the team. Position Summary: The Aerial Survey Pilot plays a vital role in safely capturing high-resolution imagery and data while operating our Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft over assigned survey areas. This home-based position follows a desirable 16 days on / 12 days off rotational schedule. This provides extended time at home between deployments. You will work directly with a sensor operator and company project manager to determine daily capture conditions. You will make all Pilot-in-Command decisions, manage the aircraft while on the road, maintain detailed records, and serve as a professional representative of Sol Aerial Surveys to build strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Safely conduct aerial survey missions under Part 91, including low-level operations in varied weather and controlled airspace. Continuously monitor weather systems and make real-time PIC decisions based on weather, maintenance status, and safety of flight. Monitor and coordinate all aircraft maintenance, fueling, hangar storage, and repositioning based on client needs. Maintain accurate company and client flight records and logs. Manage travel logistics including hotels, rental cars, airline tickets, and hangar arrangements. Attend required company meetings, complete all training on schedule, and represent Sol Aerial Surveys professionally with clients. Escalate appropriate operational or client issues to management while fostering positive relationships. Qualifications: Required FAA Commercial Single-Engine Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating (current and proficient) FCC Radio License High Performance Endorsement First Class or Second Class Medical Minimum 1,000 total flight hours Minimum 100 hours in Cessna 208 Caravan Legal right to work in the United States Valid Driver’s License Current passport with at least six-months of validity remaining at time of employment. Preferred 200+ hours of aerial survey experience CFI, CFII, or MEI ratings FAA Commercial Multi-Engine rating Ground and Simulator training within the last 12 months in the Caravan Professional Traits Safety-first mentality Professional demeanor Able to foster great customer relationships with customers Next Steps Fill out the required information below. Use the link provided to complete our PI assessment: CLICK HERE Once you have completed the PI assessment, you will receive an email from noreply@mailer.predictiveindex.com that will allow you to take the cognitive test. It is highly suggested to try the sample questions before taking the actual test. You will receive a completion email from predictiveindex.com, once you have finished the cognitive test. Note: We need both the PI and cognitive assessments completed before we will review your application submission. If there are issues, please reach out to pilot.recruitment@solaerialsurveys.com for support. We are much more interested in bringing in the right person, so even if your background doesn't quite match, we would still love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

The Aerial Survey Pilot is responsible for safely capturing high-resolution imagery and data while operating the Cessna 208 Caravan under Part 91 regulations, making real-time Pilot-in-Command decisions regarding safety and weather. Key duties include coordinating aircraft maintenance, managing travel logistics, maintaining accurate records, and professionally representing the company to clients.