Dual-Role Ag Aviation & Farm Ops Technician

Farm & Agricultural Aviation Operations Technician (2 Positions Open)
Location:

Central Missouri
Status:

Full-Time, Year-Round
Hiring:

ASAP
We are a long-established agricultural operation (25 years in business) seeking

two dependable, hands-on employees

to work across

row-crop farming and agricultural aviation support . This role combines farm work with seasonal helicopter spraying operations during the summer.
This is a great opportunity for someone who likes long days, real responsibility, and learning multiple sides of the ag industry.
Job Overview
This position is split between:
Farm operations (year-round)
Agricultural aviation support (seasonal – July & August)
The aviation side is intense and fast-paced, while the farm side provides steady, full-year employment.
Aviation / Helicopter Application Duties (Summer – July & August)
Load and stage spray trucks
Mix and handle agricultural chemicals safely and accurately
Support helicopter spray operations
Coordinate logistics between trucks, pilots, and customers
Assist with customer scheduling and job planning
Help build and manage customer accounts
Long days (daylight to dark) for approximately 60 days straight
Production-based work paid

per acre
Note:

This portion is physically demanding and best suited for someone comfortable with long summer hours.
Farm Duties (Year-Round)
Operate farm equipment (planters, combines, tractors, etc.)
Run semi trucks and haul grain
General farm labor and daily operations
Light mechanical work and equipment maintenance
Problem-solving and adapting based on skillset
Help where needed — this is a “do-what-it-takes” farm role
Ideal Candidate Skill Set
We’re flexible on background, but

bullet points matter

— the more you can do, the better:
Farm equipment operator
CDL or experience running semi trucks (preferred, not required)
Comfortable with math, measurements, and chemical mixing
Mechanical aptitude (light mechanic work)
Dependable, self-motivated, and willing to learn
Able to work long hours during peak seasons
Prior ag or aviation support experience is a plus, but

not required
If you’re an operator with mechanical skills and can do basic math,

we can teach the rest .
Pay & Benefits
Aviation Side (July–August):
Production pay (per acre)
Typically

$35,000–$45,000 for ~2 months
Farm Side (Year-Round):
Hourly pay:

$22.50–$32.50/hour , based on experience
Realistic First-Year Earnings:
$70,000–$120,000 , depending on hours and involvement
Long-Term Incentives:
After 1 year: bonus structure
Long-term employees may receive

1% of gross farm revenue
Typically around

$35,000 annually
Paid at employee’s discretion
Designed to keep you invested in the business
Additional Details
No relocation assistance, but

relocation is welcome
Must be legally able to work in the U.S.
Drug-free workplace
Hiring immediately
How to Apply
Please include:
A brief work history
Bullet points of what you can do

(equipment, trucks, mechanics, etc.)
Any relevant licenses or certifications
If you’re looking for a long-term ag career with strong earning potential and real responsibility, we’d like to talk.
Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Ag opportunities, contact Krista Preston with gpac at krista.preston@gogpac.com or call 913-318-5762.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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