Caravan Aerial Survey Pilot

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

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!