Aerial Cannabis Detection

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Would you accept the associated risks as a normal person with or without family for the position advertised below:

Expressions of interest requested,
Publicly funded aerial cannabis crop detection for the state of _______

Aerial Cannabis Crop Detection (Pilot)
_________________ _______ Pty Ltd

Requires helicopter pilot for permanent full-time position to perform pilot and associated duties onboard rotary aircraft for the specific role of cannabis crop detection.

Selection criteria:
• Current CPL(H)
• Appropriate ratings/endorsements as required to act as PIC of rotary wing aircraft
• 500 hrs PIC rotary wing aircraft of which 200 hrs turbine
• Low level flying experience (rotary or fixed wing)
• Sling endorsement
• Fixed wing components an advantage.


Background:
With the increasing demand from the public and political figures with regard to the criminal use and supply of cannabis, a proposal has been approved for the use of aerial detection of cannabis crops and the public display of such sites (co-ordinates) on the internet. The proposal accounts for the fact that if the location of a cannabis crop is displayed in a public forum the criminal element will deem the crop to be compromised, possibly resulting in police surveillance or “theft” of plants by other criminal elements increasing intelligence gathering.

Note: As this position is provided by a non government agency, risks have been identified to individuals and aircraft conducting cannabis crop detection. An information pack is provided to those applicants deemed suitable.


Inquiries: Chief Pilot ___________
Application marked confidential to:
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I believe that this job is publicly funded…!!! Must be some seriously disgruntled parents out there.
I’ve got some questions…….

1. Would you do it?
2. Would you help pay for this kind of service as a parent?
3. Are the “risks” really that high with regards to “payback”

What are your thoughts