Do you possess a Commercial Pilots License? Can you safely operate a fixed wing aircraft? Are you safety and customer service oriented? Can you lift containers that weight up to 80 lbs.? If you said yes to all of these questions, we’d like to hear from you! For nearly a century, [redacted] has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us! General Purpose and Scope of Position: The pilot / aerial application role is responsible for the safe operation of fixed wing aircraft in the application of plant protection, seed and nutrition products on agricultural crops. An understanding of plant protection, chemistry, fertilizer and seed is a strong plus. Pilots need to have open and positive communication with their supervisor, agronomists, coworkers and the grower or customer. Ability to process work orders against scheduled dates and time, properly complete necessary paperwork (application records, shipping papers, driver daily report, and all info on work orders). Key Skills and Abilities Include: Commercial Pilots License (required) Experience operating a fixed wing aircraft (required Commercial Applicator License (preferred; but, will provide training|assistance to right candidate) Comply with FAA Regulations Current agricultural aircraft operator certificate or able to obtain – state specific Observe airport traffic patterns, air traffic area and control zones Accurately locate application site Ability to travel to other locations and meeting locations Lift containers weighing up to 80 lbs. Key Personal Attributes Include: Requires excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills (verbal, written and utilizing all media (phone, e-mail, text) for interaction with customers and fellow employees including the ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork Dependable with strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail along with ability to prioritize multiple assignments Must be able to read, analyze and interpret written procedures and reports. Ability to learn detailed and specific procedures and processes and execute them accurately and efficiently. Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages and ratios to practical applications Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include: Proper application of seed, fertilizer and plant protection products Properly handle and store all chemical containers Comply with label requirements and restrictions for aerial application of pesticides Process work orders against scheduled dates and time Comply with all applicable laws and regulations at all times Follow all [redacted] Company safety rules Check each field for in-flight hazards (towers, power lines, wires, irrigation pipes and vent pipes) before each application begins Ensure any equipment deficiencies has been addressed and reported to the manager Participate in blood testing and/or alcohol testing when scheduled Assist with maintenance and other duties as needed at the facility Maintain and care of aircraft according to generally- accepted maintenance practices Compensation and Benefits Comprehensive employee health and retirement benefit offerings If you are currently a [redacted] employee, please notify your Manager prior to applying for this position. Thank you! COMPANY CULTURE [redacted] is a company you can be proud to call your employer [redacted] markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. [redacted] is for and about people [redacted] has enjoyed over ninety-three years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and a dedication to quality work, our customers and each other. [redacted] invests in the industry’s best workforce [redacted] invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Preferred Commercial Pilots License Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.