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Aryan Motiwala

Abbotsford,BC

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Navajo Captain

Kisik Aerial Survey
Delta, BC
05.2025 - Current
  • PIC on PA-31 Piper Navajo conducting aerial LiDAR and Photo survey missions
  • Operating Survey Systems without an onboard sensor operator, managing all mission-critical systems, pre-flight planning, and inflight adjustments independently
  • Single-Pilot IFR and VFR with experience flying in congested airspaces
  • Performed long-range ferry flights across Canada

King Air First Officer

Kisik Aerial Survey
Delta, BC
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • First Officer on King Air C90 conducting Low-level GeoPhysical aerial survey missions
  • Assisting PIC with Flight Duties
  • Operating Survey Equipment

Aerial Sensor Operator

Kisik Aerial Survey
Delta, BC
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Planning and executing Aerial Survey missions across BC, AB & SK utilizing high-end LiDAR and Aerial Photography on Piper Navajos and Piper Aztecs
  • Assisting the PIC with Flight Operations
  • Setting up Survey Equipment in the Aircraft
  • Experience on Riegl VQ 1560 IIS & Vexcel Ultracam M3

Ramp Agent Lead

Executive Aviation
Abbotsford, BC & Vancouver
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Providing Ground Handling Services on B737, Dash 8, B1900, Avro RJ 100
  • Aircraft De-Icing

Freelance Photographer/Cinematographer

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
08.2018 - 10.2021
  • Working with brands, small businesses, and fashion models to create content for social media.

Education

Commercial Pilot License - Multi Engine Rating & Group 1 IFR

Coastal Pacific Aviation
Abbotsford, BC

High School Certificate/Diploma - Grade 12

Pace Junior Science College
Mumbai, India

Flight Experience

  • Total Time: 605
  • Multi Engine: 406
  • PIC: 256, Multi-PIC:156
  • PA31: 310, King Air C90: 75
  • Instrument: 120 (Total), 75 (PIC)

Timeline

Navajo Captain

Kisik Aerial Survey
05.2025 - Current

King Air First Officer

Kisik Aerial Survey
04.2025 - 05.2025

Aerial Sensor Operator

Kisik Aerial Survey
08.2023 - 11.2024

Ramp Agent Lead

Executive Aviation
11.2021 - 08.2023

Freelance Photographer/Cinematographer

08.2018 - 10.2021

High School Certificate/Diploma - Grade 12

Pace Junior Science College

Commercial Pilot License - Multi Engine Rating & Group 1 IFR

Coastal Pacific Aviation
Aryan Motiwala