Drone Pilot – Aerial Photography (Contract)

Job Title: Drone Pilot – Aerial Photography (Contract)
Company: AFS Aerial Photography Inc.
Location: Travel Across Canada (Starting from Ontario)
Job Type: Contract (4 months)
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: $750–$1,110/week (base pay plus per photo pay, based on output)
License Required: Basic Drone Pilot Certificate (Transport Canada)

Job Description:

AFS Aerial Photography Inc., a leader in rural aerial photography for over 67 years, is seeking a drone pilot to join our seasonal team. This is a unique opportunity to travel across Canada capturing high-quality drone images of rural properties and farmland.

What You’ll Do:
• Operate a company-provided drone to capture aerial photographs in rural locations
• Work independently in the field, flying during all good-weather days
• Travel regionally and nationally for up to 4 months
• Capture and upload photographs according to company standards and schedules
• Maintain accurate logs and ensure compliance with Transport Canada drone regulations

Qualifications:
• Basic Drone Pilot Certificate (Transport Canada) — Required
• Post-secondary diploma (drone, aviation, photography, or geography-related) — Preferred
• Prior drone photography experience — Preferred
• Clean Criminal Record Check — Required
• Must be comfortable with extended travel and working independently

Compensation & Perks:
• Base Pay plus Pay per photo — average $750–$1,100/week
• All equipment, travel, gas, and accommodations provided
• Paid training provided before deployment

Contract Duration:
• 4 months of continuous travel (May 24 – September 30 or as weather permits)

Ready to take flight with us? Apply today and start immediately.

AFS Aerial Photography Inc. – Capturing Canada from above since 1958.

Benefits:
• Company car

Application question(s):
• Do you have previous drone experience? If yes, tell us about it.
• Preference is given to applicants aged 25+ due to car rental policies and underage fees.
• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada without restrictions?
• Are you available to work continuously from early June to mid-October, traveling full-time across Western Canada without returning home during that period?
• Do you have a valid Canadian driver’s license?
• How many years of drone flying experience do you have?
• Approximately how many total flight hours do you have operating drones?
• On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your drone photography / shot quality skills?
• Are you comfortable working in a role that requires continuous travel, shared accommodations, and rural field conditions?
• Do you currently hold a valid Basic Drone Pilot Certificate issued by Transport Canada?
• This role involves up to 4 months of travel across Canada. Are you available to work continuously from mid-May to mid-October, traveling full-time across Western Canada without returning home during that period?

Education:
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
• Drone operation: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:
• 100% (preferred)