Over 45 Years in Business
Founded in 1978, Arty’s Air Service has grown from a single-plane operation to a multi-plane operation that serves across Western Canada. Arty’s Air Service provides aerial and ground application, agronomy, as well as chemical and seed retail at our main office in Winkler, MB. Our operating locations in Ste Agathe, MB, and Northern Alberta only provide the aerial application service.
Why clients choose us
Our History
1978 – Art Paetkau started Arty’s Air Service with 1 Ag Truck in Winkler, MB. Shortly after, the fleet grew to 5 Ag Trucks serving southern Manitoba.
1993 – Arty’s Air Services added a chemical retail shed to serve the needs of our customers.
1994 – The first 2 Weatherlys were purchased, growing to operate 5 Weatherlys a few years later while phasing out the Ag Truck.
2008 – We purchased our first 2 turbines – the Air Tractor 402B, and began to phase out our Weatherly fleet to turbine Air Tractors.
2013 – Added more agronomists to our sales team, providing excellence to our customers.
2015 – Ground Application services are made available
2016 – Continued to operate with top of the line equipment as we feel it is essential that we provide the best job possible to our customers.
2019 – Expanded operations to Northern Alberta, including La Crete, Eaglesham, Manning, and Fairview
2020 – Added two Air Tractor 502B planes and one Air Tractor 802A plane to our fleet.
2021 – Acquired Agri Air in Ste Agathe, MB, Expanded operations into Bawlf, AB
2024 – Added 2 Air Tractor 602 to the fleet, totaling 9 aircraft.
Quality
We provide the best quality products that you can trust on.
Integrity
Products, services and people you can trust.
Support
If you've got a question we'll have the answer. We are here to help.
100% confidentiality
All of our client information is 100% confidential.
Job Opportunity
We are currently looking for experienced pilots. If you meet the following requirements, please email your resume to keith@artysair.com
- Clean flight and safety record
- Have a minium of 1000 hours of turbine experience on AT802, 602, 502 or 402 Air Tractors
- Experience in Forestry Protection and Ag. Applications
- Excellent operating knowledge of SATLOC GPS and Agnav Systems
- Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English
- Insurable
- Maintain journey logs following Transport Canada guidelines
- Work with customer and ground support crews in a professional manner
- Updated medical