Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation requires 2 qualified commercially licensed Qualified Aerial Applicators for the 2027 season to fly an Air Tractor 502/504 or similar aircraft.

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 100 hours on the Air Tractor 502/504 or similar)

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

4. an Alberta aerial pesticide applicator licence

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

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

7. competent at task planning, organizing and decision making.

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

9. Current Medical Aviation Certificate

10. Able to work across central Alberta with main base being Wetaskiwin, AB.

11. a valid driver’s licence (minimum Alberta class 5 or equivalent)

12. a good honest attitude with integrity and ambition

Beneficial assets to have or be:

1. other provincial aerial pesticide applicator licenses

2. forestry work experience

3. mixing/loading aerial application ground crew experience

4. spreading or seeding experience

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

An abbreviated list of required duties is to:

1. fly a fixed 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. maintain a current fixed wing Commercial Pilots License and Provincial Aerial Pesticide Applicators License

8. perform elementary maintenance

9. 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 May 1, 2027 to October 15, 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 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. DBA X3 Aviation

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

Email: [email protected]

Website: x3aviation.ca

Pay: From $10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events

Licence/Certification:

- commercial pilot license (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 2 Professional Fixed Wing Aerial Applicator Pilot WANTED - Wetaskiwin, AB
🏢 Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation
📍 Wetaskiwin