Answer: To be a crop duster, you must first be trained and certified to fly small airplanes. To do that, you must contact the Federal Aviation Administration and acquire a commercial pilot license. To qualify for a license, it is necessary to pass a medical exam, and to have logged at least 250 flying hours.

How much money does a crop duster pilot make?

Crop-dusters spread fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides and weed killers. Some farmers even seed from the air. Skilled agricultural, or "ag," pilots typically make from $60,000 to $100,000 a year, and those who own spraying businesses can earn much more.

How do I start a crop dusting business?

To start a crop dusting business, you need a commercial pilot's license, as well as knowledge of the industry, experience in crop dusting or aerial application of chemicals, and understanding of the type of chemicals used, such as herbicides and insecticides.