Aircraft Pilot
Location: Gambella, Ethiopia
Deadline: February 23, 2026
Job Description
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
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
- Automotive Technology,
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations calmly
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 23rd of February 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
