African Parks Chief Pilot Jobs in South Sudan

African Parks Chief Pilot Jobs in South Sudan; The Chief Pilot will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and supporting aerial support functions throughout the operational areas within South Sudan, Ethiopia, and adjoining areas of operation.

Responsibilities

Serve as Pilot in Command of African Parks aircraft, including Cessna 206, Cessna 182, Cessna 172, and ICP Savannah

Conduct safe and compliant flights for missions such as logistics support, passenger transport, surveillance, reconnaissance, surveys, research, and general aerial support

Ensure all flights comply with legal limitations, aircraft performance limits, and aircrew experience requirements

Manage aircraft, aircrew, and aviation infrastructure in compliance with legal prescripts and African Parks SOPs

Organize national clearances and flight permits, ensuring all operating permits are valid and in place

Oversee fleet maintenance, fuel management, spare parts, and aviation consumables

Implement active safety and risk management for aerial and ground operations

Coordinate scheduled and ad-hoc aircraft maintenance, cleaning, and continued airworthiness

Ensure aviation support structures, hangars, refuelling systems, and runways are maintained to legal and technical standards

Oversee procurement and sourcing of aviation equipment and parts through official channels

Assist with annual budget calculations, monitor expenditure, and ensure cost-effective operations

Evaluate and implement new aviation platforms, including manned and unmanned aircraft

Ensure proper filing, archiving, and digital storage of aviation documentation

Deliver all required metrics and reports on

time

Lead recruitment and management of pilots and relief pilots

Qualifications

Required licenses issued by the applicable Civil Aviation Authority, with ratings/certification on Cessna 206, Cessna 182, Cessna 172, and ICP Savannah aircraft

SACAA Commercial Pilot Licence

Valid and current instructor’s rating (advantageous)

Minimum 1500 hours total fixed wing flight time, including at least 500 hours bush flying experience

Valid and current instrument flight rating

Valid and current Class 1 medical certificate

Minimum 3 years aviation oversight/management experience

Willingness to be based in a remote area with minimal infrastructure and support

Experience with routine maintenance of Rotax, Continental, and Lycoming engines (as permitted by Civil Aviation Regulations and African Parks SOPs) an asset

Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English

Strong initiative, perseverance, and resilience

Team player with experience working in multicultural environments

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

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their experience and motivation for the position, along with an updated CV to ssrecruitment@africanparks.org or hand delivery to African Parks office Thonping, Synergy Suites – Plot No 849, Block No 3-K South by Friday, 20 May 2026. Please mention the position name in the subject line of the email.