3 Helicopter Pilots WANTED – Wetaskiwin, AB Company: Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation
Description Job details
$10,000–$30,000 a month
Casual dress, Company events, On-site parking
Full-time
Full job description Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation requires 3 commercially licensed helicopter pilots for the 2027 season. We are looking for utility/bush and/or aerial application pilots.
Applicants must have or be:
a minimum of 500 hours single pilot turbine experience (including a minimum of 50 hours on the Bell 206 and/or AS350)
a Bell 206 and/or AS350 type rating
Valid commercial helicopter pilot license
acceptable by our insurer with a 5 year accident-free record
proficient in numeracy, reading, writing and speaking English
competent at task planning, organizing and decision making
bodily able to perform a physically demanding job in a fast-paced environment
Current Medical Aviation Certificate
Able to work across central and northern Alberta (varying shift work with main base being in Wetaskiwin, AB)
a valid driver’s licence (minimum Alberta class 5 or equivalent)
a positive honest attitude with integrity and ambition
Aerial Application:
a minimum of 3 years or 500 hours aerial application experience, liquid and/or dry
an excellent working knowledge of dynanav/satloc/agnav/tracmap/tabula GPS systems and associated flow control devices or similar
an Alberta aerial pesticide applicator licence
Utility/Bush:
Demonstrated proficiency performing off airport bush operations
Demonstrated proficiency with external loads and long lining
Beneficial assets to have or be:
other provincial aerial pesticide applicator licenses
forestry and/or silviculture experience
a farming and/or forestry background




mixing/loading aerial application ground crew experience
oilfield pipeline, right-of-way or similar survey or aerial application experience
firefighting, exploration, drill moves, wildlife experience
Thermal/Infrared camera and/or LiDar operations experience
An abbreviated list of required duties is to:
fly a rotary wing turbine aircraft safely and efficiently
work with customers to organize logistics, planning and execution
work in a professional manner with all individuals
perform daily checks on the aircraft and ground support equipment
keep work orders, job sheets, logbooks and flight tickets organized and up to date
be available to work when conditions are conducive to aerial application and/or utility/bush work
perform elementary maintenance
follow and obey the CARs
Wages are as follows:
Salary wage of $10,000 – $30,000 CAD per month
Wages are negotiable based on experience
Bonuses based on performance, safety, flight time and production
Workers Compensation coverage as required by law
Contractors are welcome
Employment Term: – Full Time from January 1, 2027 – December 31, 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/or utility pilots and wish to be part of a team that knows your name, cares and pushes to deliver the best.
Thanks and Cheers!
Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd. DBA X3 Aviation
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