BACKGROUND:
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. We currently manage 22 national parks and protected areas in 12 countries covering over 20 million hectares in: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Sudan.
Boma and Bandingilo National Parks are located in South Sudan’s equatorial region with a combined area of 30, 000 KM ². The parks host the largest wildlife migration in the Africa that covers over 120,000 KM2, and provide habitat for large populations of kob, tiang, mongalla gazelle, buffalo, elephant, giraffes and lions.
JOB OVERVIEW:
We are looking for an experienced helicopter pilot to work in a challenging and remote area. This role will require the incumbent to perform pre- and post-flight inspections, fuel management, equipment and navigational systems management, and operate our aircraft safely at all times.
MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Carry out all flights needed as required by the operations of the project
2. Take full responsibility for the safety and operations of the flights
3. Manage fuel, aircraft support, helipads and hangars.
4. Organize any work that needs to be done on AP aircraft.
5. Take full responsibility for the maintenance and continued airworthiness of the aircraft, respect the maintenance schedule and assist appointed maintenance engineers on site. Duties to include the daily cleaning and continued care as well as sourcing equipment or parts that might be needed
6. Maintain flight folio/logbook and admin up to date
7. Be available as a relief pilot on other aircraft as required to serve the regional aerial support function.
8. Fixed wing CPL licence would be an asset to support fixed wing operations.
9. When the pilot is not flying, he is expected to support the project regular operations (such as but not limited to, support in logistics, administration, IT, training of staff, sourcing of materials, etc.).
10. Carry out any other relevant tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
• Park Manager
• Chief Pilot / Aviation Supervisor
• Field Operations Manager
• Law Enforcement Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Government aviation authority
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Required licenses issued by the applicable Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) or any other recognized aviation body, with ratings / certification on Robinson R44 helicopters.
• Minimum total rotorwing flight time – 800 hours
• Minimum time on type, Robinson R44 – 300 hours
• Game / Cull rating – Minimum 250 hours game capture experience
• Valid and current night rating;
• Valid Class 1 medical certificate;
• Demonstrable experience in bush flying and remote operations and willing to be based in a remote area with minimal infrastructure and support
• Demonstrable game capture (mass capture and chemical immobilization)
• Fixed wing CPL will be advantageous.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills in English;
• Strong capacity to manage time and competing priorities;
• Strong initiative, perseverance, and resilience;
• Good team player with experience working with multicultural teams.
• Strong personal integrity and dependability
• Knowledge and passion for conservation and wildlife
• Strong commitment to safe, efficient and compliant remote aerial operations
How to apply
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 10 August 2025. Please mention the position name in the subject line of the email.
In case you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, this means that your application was not successful. We thank you for your interest in working for African Parks.
