Aerial Application
 

If any of you folks run across and body that needs a crop duster PM me. I'm in the job market for this season.

One of the other threads talks about how to be a crop duster.... The best way to do it is to go to 1 of 4 crop dusting schools to start with. Look at National Agricultural Aviation Association (Crop Dusters - Aviation Careers) for the most up to date info, or check out AgAir Update Online

Once you complete the training you are given a certificate and you are guaranteed to be insurable. You won't be insured in one of the larger aircraft but aircraft like a pawnee or ag wagon or something of that sorts. I know a few guys that went to the training with "0" time and left the school with a flying job.

The problem is getting your foot in the door. If you are like me and don't know any operators then it is all about networking and cold calling and just visiting farmers/operators if you are able.

All and all, if you are a good pilot and aren't to crazy in an airplane then it can be a good long career. The way to go is to get a job somewhere then try and branch off and get into your own aircraft.

That was a good article any one interested in Minnesota-Crookston feel free to PM.

remember that the actual flying is really a small part of the job. There is a lot to know about pesticides and pesticide application before you start flying, so expect to work on the ground as a loader and mixer for a year or two, and get a state pesticide applicator license, before you get into the aircraft.

check out http://sundog.family.coppick.net/hom...edirects=0&d=1 for an ag pilot training syllabus and be sure to speak with the folks over at sprayplane.org