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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 Africa that covers over 120,000 KM2, and provides habitat for large populations of White Eared Kob, Tiang, Mongalla gazelle, buffalo, elephant, giraffe and lion.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are looking for an experienced line pilot to work in a challenging and remote area. This role will require the incumbent to perform pre- and post-flight planning, pre- and post-flight inspections, fuel management, equipment and navigational systems management, and operate our aircraft safely at all times, while operating as a bush pilot.

A 2-year contract would be offered to the suitable candidate, with a 6-month probation period. Salary would be commensurate with experience as experience and hours progress.

MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Safely carry out all flights needed as required by the operations of the project
2. Take responsibility for the safety and operations of all aerial and ground operations
3. Manage fuel stocks and refueling, aircraft support, helipads, runways and hangars.
4. Assist with any work that needs to be done on AP aircraft.
5. Help with servicing and maintenance, as well as continued airworthiness of the aircraft, respect the maintenance schedule and assist appointed maintenance engineers on site, within the legal prescripts
6. Duties to include the daily refueling, cleaning and continued care as well as management of equipment or parts and stock control
7. Maintain flight folio/logbook, spreadsheets and online Operations management system admin up to date
8. Be available as a relief pilot on other aircraft as required to serve the regional aerial support function.
9. When the pilot is not flying, he/she is expected to support the projects 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
11. Be prepared to obtain an FAA validation
12. Be prepared to do a Rotax line maintenance engine course

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Chief Pilot / Aviation Supervisor
• Field Operations Manager
• Park Manager
• Law Enforcement Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Government aviation authority

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required licenses issued by the applicable Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
• Ratings on C206, C182 and Savannah aircraft required.
• FAA fixed wing licence would be an advantage.
• Valid Class 1 medical certificate;
• A minimum of 700 hours PIC flight time
• Rotax engine experience / mechanical aptitude would be a benefit.
• Experience in bush flying would be an asset
• Willing to be based in a remote area with minimal infrastructure and support
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills in English;
• Strong initiative, perseverance, and resilience;
• Strong personal integrity and dependability
• Good team player with experience working with multicultural teams.
• Knowledge and passion for conservation and wildlife is essential

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

Fully functional, safe and legally compliant aerial operations with:

• Full responsibility for the safety and operations of all flights; and
• Full responsibility for the maintenance oversight of organizations’ aircraft.
• Full responsibility for hangars and aircraft care.
• Fully trained and experienced bush pilot, able to operate independently
• Zero preventable incidents / accidents and exemplary safety record

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 27 March 2026. 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.