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Job description

Sander Geophysics (SGL) is looking for enthusiastic, safe and adventurous pilots to join their worldwide operations team. Pilots at SGL conduct high precision low level day VFR flights to collect data for the company's geophysical operations. Company pilots also ferry aircraft under IFR to worldwide survey locations. All flight operations involve two crew. Aerial surveys may last a few days to multiple years, but the flying portion typically lasts a few weeks to several months. Each field crew typically consists of one or more geophysicists, an AME, pilots, and a technician. Aircraft operated: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (x8), de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (x2), Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 (x2). Work schedule: 9 weeks on, 4 weeks off rotation in the field. Career progression: Copilots may advance from junior to senior ranks and then onto the company's Pilot in Command Under Mentor (PICUM) program. SGL pays for pilots to attend a 10-day Cessna Caravan initial training course in Wichita, Kansas when advancing from copilot to captain rank. Licensing requirements for pilots and personnel are per Canadian (Transport Canada) standards.

Additional requirements

• Night rating required
• Valid passport required

Compensation and Benefits

• Extended periods of time off (4 weeks at a time and greater)
• Pilots can choose to live anywhere in the world
• Pilot self-dispatch with autonomous working environment
• Day VFR flying with consistent schedule
• 9 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation
• Supplementary medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and international travel medical coverage (extended to spouses and children)
• 15 days paid sick leave annually (carryforward up to 75 days)
• Travel expenses paid to/from field locations
• Field accommodation paid for each night spent working in the field or traveling
• Per diems paid for each day spent in the field, traveling, or on course
• Clothing allowance of CAD $150 annually
• SGL pays pilot medicals and license renewal fees, IFR renewal training and check rides
• SGL pays for 10-day Cessna Caravan initial training course in Wichita, Kansas (upon promotion to captain)

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