Key Responsibilities

Core Pilot Duties

· Conduct pre-flight inspections and ensure aircraft weight/balance specifications are met.

· Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control, inform crew of flight/test procedures, and direct aircraft crew during o perations.

· Manage in-flight monitoring of aircraft systems, respond to emergencies, and maintain communication with dispatch/weather services.

· Prepare flight evaluation and mission reports and accurately record operational data.

Aerial Survey & Technical Responsibilities

· Integrate, configure, and operate LiDAR (e.g., RIEGL) and photogrammetry systems during survey missions.

· Plan complex flight lines for terrain/urban survey corridors, ensuring optimal system performance and data quality.

· Enhance mission safety through detailed terrain/weather risk assessment and IFR/VFR judgment.

· Provide in-field training and mentoring to new pilots or sensor operators in aerial survey protocols.

· Conduct multi-engine aerial survey missions using PA31 Navajo in IFR/VFR conditions.

· Operate, assemble, calibrate and troubleshoot RIEGL LiDAR and Vexcel photogrammetry systems both on the ground and in-flight.

· Plan and execute complex survey lines, including altitude control, airspace coordination and terrain clearance.

· Liaise with ATC across Class A/B airspace for survey operations in congested corridors.

· Perform mountain-flying risk assessment: weather interpretation, terrain-performance analysis and decision-making.

· Provide line indoctrination and mentorship to newly hired pilots and sensor operators.

· Maintain strict compliance with Transport Canada regulations and internal SOP.

Mandatory Qualifications

· At least bachelor degree

· Complete graduation from an accredited flying/aviation school.

· Valid Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

· Multi-Engine Rating & Group 1 IFR

· minimum 1,000+ Total Flight Hours including 750+ Multi-Engine PIC hours

· Proven single-pilot IFR operational capability

· ATPL; or SAMRA/SARON exams written

· High English proficiency requirements to at least CLB 9+

· Experience operating PA31 Navajo or equivalent survey aircraft

Highly Preferred / Asset Skills

· 2+ years direct experience with RIEGL LiDAR and Vexcel aerial survey systems

· 800+ hours on PA31 Navajo type

· Experience flying complex LiDAR and Photo missions for various clients in diverse airspace.

· Proven background in training and mentoring junior pilots in survey-specific operations

· Demonstrated mountain-flying expertise in Yukon / BC Interior / remote terrain environments

· Strong CRM, situational awareness, and autonomous decision-making in single-pilot IFR environments

Benefits:

· Vacation – 2 weeks paid vacation per annum

· Additional Paid time off over winter holidays

· Employee Medical, Health, and Dental benefits

· Flexible work schedule when not away in the field

Salary Rate: $ 90,480 – $ 105,000 per year