Openings will be posted to Climbto350 in early September '26

• Build 500 to 600 hours in the imagery season
• Fly the lower 48 US states, with potential Alaska work in the summer
• Exceptional, well-maintained aircraft
• Garmin IFR avionics suites, ADS-B In/Out
• Company issued credit card
• Competitive salary with flight hours bonus
• Per diem payments
• Seasonal position, full time on the road. Relocation not required
• 7.5 month employment contract

Applicants MUST sign a 7.5 month employment contract

• 21 years of age or older
• FAA issued Commercial Pilot Certificate 250+ total logged flight hours
• Instrument rated, current and proficient. High Performance endorsement
• 2nd Class Medical Certificate valid through 7/15/2026
• Biennial Flight Review valid through 7/15/2026
• Ability to work the entire 7.5 month imagery season

Competitive Qualifications

• Previous aerial imagery experience
• Time logged in a Cessna 182 or 206
• CFI / CFII / MEI

Hiring in early September for the 2026-27 season

Email your resumé to: [email protected] In the email subject line write “Resume – (Your Last Name) 172 Pilot”

You MUST acknowledge in your application that a 7.5 month commitment is required to work for JAV Imagery. If you do not acknowledge the 7.5 month commitment, your resume will not be reviewed. As an attachment or in the email body, provide a short cover letter addressing how you would manage life on the road during the long work season as well as characteristics you believe qualify you as a JAV Imagery pilot candidate. If you are being referred by a mutual acquaintance, please provide their name. ​Include your flight training history, employment history for the past 5 years, Total time, actual and simulated IFR time, and types of aircraft flown with hours for each. Professional references from CFIs, supervisors or employers are encouraged. DO NOT APPLY if you are not willing and able to work the entire imagery season.