Training
Working as an agricultural pilot is a demanding job with a high level of flying skills required. You are working in a multi-hazard area with power-wires, phone wires, electric fence wires, stock crops, dwellings and just to top it off, people who don’t want us spraying. So it is quite a challenge!!
if you have been brought up on a farm you may find everything in the training syllabus pretty straight forward, but without the farming background, you will have a lot to learn.
Requirements
CPL (H) with 100 hour PIC time
What is covered
- Type ratings (if required)
- Spray runs and turns
- Bucket spreading and turns
- Wire environment/Training
- Neighbourly flying
- Block orientation
- Stock control
- Local air plans
- GPS training
- And relevant accompanying paperwork
Timeframe
- Generally to fully complete your Ag Rating should be anywhere between one to three months
Costs
- Minimum of 76 hours
- Hourly rate $750 + GST
- Costs will reduce on productive work
Additional
- Pilot Chemical Rating (approx 5 days) – @ approx $3,000
Accommodation/Meals ETC
- Discuss on enquiry