[Hiring] Fixed Wing Pilot @African Parks Network

Role Description

The Pilot is responsible for the safe, professional and efficient operation of African Parks aircraft in support of conservation, wildlife protection, park management and logistical operations in the Republic of Chad. The position delivers aerial support to safeguard and support African Parks’ parks and projects in Chad, including:

• Low-level conservation surveillance
• Law-enforcement patrol monitoring
• Wildlife surveys and telemetry tracking
• Ecological and environmental monitoring
• Emergency response and logistical missions

The successful candidate must be experienced, safety-conscious and comfortable operating in remote environments, from short, unpaved, unimproved and/or unprepared airstrips, and under challenging environmental conditions.

When not assigned to flight duties, the Pilot will integrate directly into ground operations, contributing to:

• Park logistics
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Technical/IT support
• Capacity building
• Administrative activities

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) or higher
• Current, valid rating and proven proficiency on ICP Savannah and Cessna 182 aircraft
• Minimum of 700 hours total flight time
• Valid and current Instrument Rating (IR)
• Valid, current Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
• Demonstrated mechanical experience with Rotax 912 engines
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English
• Ability to blend seamlessly into multicultural conservation teams

Requirements

• Proven experience in short field take-off and landing (STOL) techniques
• Experience managing high density-altitude environments
• Proven willingness to live and operate independently in a highly remote environment
• Strong aviation safety record and sound operational judgement
• Ability and willingness to work independently in a remote African operational environment
• Valid passport and ability to obtain necessary work permits, visas, and aviation approvals

Benefits

• Salary and benefits determined according to African Parks’ applicable employment structure
• Consideration of candidate’s qualifications and experience
• Applicable flying/type-rating requirements

Application Requirements

• Current CV
• Cover letter
• Copy of valid Pilot Licence
• Copy of current Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
• Flight experience/logbook summary
• Details of aircraft ratings and relevant aircraft experience
• Relevant training certificates
• Details of bush, remote-area and/or conservation aviation experience
• Details of SMS/Quality Control/aviation auditing training, where applicable
• Professional references

Applications

Applications and supporting documents should be submitted to:

Henry Dunia – Human Resources
African Parks Network
Email: [email protected]
Subject: APPLICATION – PILOT CHAD

Closing Date: 25 Octobre 2026

Applications received after the closing date may not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.