JOB OVERVIEW

The pilot will fly and manage his/her aircraft and aerial activities in their respective park/region, reporting to the Aviation Supervisor with technical supervision from the park managers. The pilot may be required, as and when required, to relocate to other parks within the African Parks portfolio as a support structure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safe and Professional operations as pilot of African Parks aircraft
• Aircraft Management
• Aircraft care
• Management of and responsibility for Aviation facilities, hangars and infrastructure
• Compliance with applicable legal prescripts and African Parks SOPs
• Management of Aircraft, Operations and Aviation-Related Documentation and Reporting
• Communication
• Logistic support functions
• Management of permits, fuel, oil, and parts stocks.
• Active Aviation Safety and Risk Management
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Commercial Pilot's License (valid and current)
• Valid Class I Aviation Medical Certificate
• Rated and current on applicable type(s)
• CRM & DG current
• Pilot Proficiency Check current
• NIL accidents in the last 3 years
• Minimum 1500 hours PIC total rotor wing aircraft
• Minimum 500 hours on turbine rotor-wing aircraft
• Conservation or bush flying experience
  

• UH-1 series rating and experience beneficial
• Valid instructor's rating
• Military background/experience in high-risk areas will be beneficial
• Mechanical background and experience
• Survey/surveillance experience