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An agricultural pilot conducts spraying and top-dressing operations. This is an incredibly demanding yet rewarding role that generally leads to a large variety of work throughout your career. Agricultural pilots are often sought after and require a good knowledge of the ground work involved to excel.

To be eligible for an Agricultural Rating:

• Hold a Commercial Pilot Licence
• 200 hours in helicopters
• 100 hours as Pilot in Command of helicopters

Theory

• National Certificate in Agrichemical Application (or the New Zealand Certificate in Agrichemical Application from mid-2020)
• Growsafe Pilot Chemical Rating

Flight Training

• Undergo a course of Agricultural Flight Training by an E Catergory flight instructor