Aerial Survey Pilots:

Hiring window will be open August 1-8th, 2026. 

[Company] hires survey pilots for seasonal positions, typically running November-June annually. Many of these positions are a full time, non stop commitment. Our survey pilot hiring window opens twice annually, in February or March, and July or August but may be amended. We may make special openings outside of those ranges, which will be announced here and on our Facebook page @flynorthwoodsair

Pilot Minimum Requirements:
These numbers are the minimum. If you apply with less than these requirements, you will not be considered eligible for any position, and will be blocked from future applications. Exceptions may be made for any pilots who hold an A&P Mechanic Certification

-FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
-Instrument Rating
-Second Class Medical 
-300 hours Total Time
-100 hours in Cessna 172 or 182 Aircraft
  (Minimum of 10 in each)
-High Performance Endorsement
-Complex Endorsement (Not TAA)
-Current US Passport 
-Canadian Work Eligibility
-Current Flight Review
-DCA SFRA Training Completed
-25 hours flown in the last 90 days

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Preferred Requirements:
These are typically the pilots who are getting hired. 

-First Class Medical
-450 hours Total Time
-100 hours in Cessna 172 and 182
(Minimum of 10 in each)
-25 hours Multi Engine
-10 Hours in Piper Aztec
-Complex Endorsement
-High Performance Endorsement
-50 hours flown in the proceeding 90 days. 
-Certified Flight Instructor
-A&P Mechanic Certification 
-Winter Flying Experience
-Mountain Flying Experience

How does hiring work?

Stage 1: Apply 
Applicants who meet the requirements and are selected to advance will receive an email to provide a PDF resume and cover letter, and schedule a phone screening. Applicants who pass phone screening will be asked to submit copies of certifications and logbooks prior to moving on to Stage 2. 

Stage 2: Video Interview
This Zoom call will be the interview. Expect questions in regards to your resume, cover letter, your work history, along with technical and scenario based questions. Be familiar with the type of aircraft Northwoods operates. 

Stage 3: Conditional Job Offer
At this stage, we have completed the selection process, and you will receive documentation to complete a background check. Your conditional job offer will note details for the position, along with timelines and any necessary steps required from you. This CJO is contingent upon completion of all stages. 

Stage 4: Simulator Evaluation and Training
Once all prior stages are completed satisfactorily, pilots holding CJOs will come to Old Town, Maine, where they will complete a simulator evaluation in a full motion Redbird FMX to check basic flying skills and cockpit management. Candidates will be provided with basic profiles and information to know ahead of time. Once the simulator evaluation is satisfactorily, candidates move on to systems training and final aircraft checkout for their assigned airframe.