D-Aerial Applicator

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world.

With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

This position is with Diversified Applications, Inc. (DAI). DAI is our aerial application business and operates under several different names throughout the U.S. as we continue to acquire small companies to actively expand this segment of our business. The goal of DAI is to become the leader of the agricultural aviation industry by continuously growing our fleet of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters.

The Aerial Applicator provides aerial application services with our aerial application business which operates under the name Diversified Applications, Inc. or DAI.

• Ensures all flights are conducted with safety as the primary consideration and that operation of the aircraft complies with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and established company policies and procedures.
• Maintains at least 500 feet AGL when ferrying an aircraft or transitioning between sites.
• Uses utmost care to survey each site prior to dispensing to become familiar with all characteristics and conditions. This includes terrain, natural and man-made obstructions, wind turbines, power lines, antennas, guy wires, buffer zones, sensitive crops, dwellings, livestock, domestic animals, vehicles, people, waterways, ponds and aquatic life, beehives, etc. Suspends dispensing when acceptable conditions cannot be maintained.
• Is thoroughly familiar with existing and forecasting weather prior to each flight. This is critical for both aircraft performance as well as acceptable dispensing conditions.
• Handles the load and supervises the handling of the load with great care to avoid spillage, aircraft damage, and product contamination. Reads and follows label instructions and cautions. Dispenses in accordance with label instructions. Rinses hopper appropriately.
• Briefs handlers and ground crews assigned to the pilot's dispensing operation for expectations and cautions to be observed.
• Communicates promptly with the chief supervisor regarding any irregularities or difficulties encountered in training or agricultural aircraft operation.
• Provides proper handling of the aircraft where company ground handling and/or service employees are not available.
• Arranges for appropriate level of security of the aircraft when left unattended at a location away from the home base operations.
• Personally fuels or supervises aircraft fueling and other transient services. Participates in hot fueling only after training and approval from the chief supervisor.
• Maintains a high degree of proficiency and a thorough knowledge of the procedures and systems of the operating aircraft.
• Prepares and participates in training and checks maintenance test flights when authorized.
• Completes and supervises the proper completion of all required assignments, flight records, and dispensing records.
• Provides input as necessary to ensure records required by 14 CFR
  * 137.71 and the applicable state can be maintained. Submits other required input and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains book of business through the Ag retailer or through a direct relationship with the clients.
• Operates company vehicles.
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