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

Job Requirements

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

• Comfortable working and living in remote and isolated areas

ADDITIONAL/BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• UH-1 series rating and experience beneficial

• Valid Instructors rating

• Military background/experience in high-risk areas will be beneficial

• Mechanical background and experience

• Survey/surveillance experience

How To Apply

To apply, please email your 

• CV and cover letter, 

• Copies of relevant licenses and certificates, and last three pages of pilot’s logbook

• Career hours summary indicating types and hours flown per type

• References verifying required flying hours and previous work experience to ethiopiarecruitment@africanparks.org by the 20th of May, 2026. 

Since we do the shortlisting on a rolling basis, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as early as possible. Once we identify suitable candidates, we may proceed with interviews before the closing date. Please mention the position name in the subject line of the email. Please ensure that any emailed file names are labeled in the following manner: 

Name _ Cover Letter _ Position Name.pdf

Name _ Curriculum Vitae_ Position Name.pdf

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining African Parks and thank you for taking the time to apply

Job Requirements This position requires a minimum Commercial Pilot’s License, Class I Aviation Medical Certificate, and current type ratings with at least 1,500 hours PIC on rotor‑wing aircraft (500 on turbine). Applicants should have no accidents in the past three years and experience flying in remote or isolated areas. Additional qualifications such as UH‑1 series rating, instructor certification, military high‑risk background, mechanical or survey experience are advantageous. How to Apply Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in Via email ethiopiarecruitment@africanparks.org