Aerial Survey Pilot

Please Note: This posting is not for an active job opening. We are currently accepting resumes on an ongoing basis to build a pool of qualified candidates. Select applicants may be invited to participate in an interview process. Upon successful completion, candidates may be placed on a short-notice availability list for future hiring needs. All applicants will receive a response regarding the status of their submission.

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Sol Aerial Surveys is a nationwide aerial survey company that provides a multi engine platform across North America. We hold true to our core values: Safety, Hard Work, Integrity and “The Little Things Matter”.

The Aerial Survey Pilot utilizes mapping or photographic equipment while operating an aircraft. The Aerial Survey Pilot is assigned areas to fly over and capture images or record data, all while safely operating company aircraft. Pilots are expected to fly in all aircraft-capable weather conditions and congested airspace. The position requires the effective planning, and execution of aerial survey flights in various controlled airspace; as well as the overall management of company aircraft.

Benefits

• Home-Based
• 16 days on and 12 off rotation structure
• Pay Above Industry Standard
• Generous Hotel Allowance and Per Diem
• Company-Paid Travel Expenses and Rental Car
• Health Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401k with Company Match
• Instrument Currency Program
• Industry leading in-house training program
• Cross-country flying and experience navigating diverse weather patterns and complex airspace
• Monthly Health and Wellness Credit
• Advancement opportunities and at home work projects available
• Dynamic Team Environment

 

What You'll Do

• Fly planes located anywhere in the lower 48 or Canada
• Operate Multi-Engine Aircraft Single Pilot
• Manage the aircrafts movements and airports cross country
• Maintain a clean internal and external aircraft
• Complete daily forms about aircraft and plane condition
• Work with Flight Operations and in house Maintenance team on decision making
• Work with maintenance facilities throughout the country to maintain a safe aircraft
• Work above 8,000’ AGL Including Class A
• Flights as long as 8 hours over large metropolitan areas
• Navigate high traffic airspaces, restricted and prohibited airspace and the SFRA
• Eat lots of Chipotle (Probably)

Required Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Multi-Engine
• FAA Instrument Rating (Current and proficient)
• High Performance Endorsement
• Complex Endorsement
• First Class or Second Class Medical
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current passport with at least six-months of validity remaining at time of employment.
• Legal right to work in the United States
• Must be able to travel freely within the United States and without restriction to all countries Sol Aerial Survey serves
• 450 Total Time in an Aircraft 
• 80 hours of MEL at time of hire (This is an insurance requirement and cannot be waived)
• FCC Radio License 
• Multi Engine Night Current and proficient at time of hire

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Next Steps

1. Fill out the required information below. 
2. Use the link provided to complete our PI assessment: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/2GT7/LinePilot52025
3. 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!