Job Summary
The conservation pilot is responsible for conducting aerial patrols of conservation areas, supporting aerial biomonitoring, and providing logistical support to wildlife law enforcement and project operations in the NPAC. The position is a full-time, field-based position based out of the WCS project HQ in Bamingui-Bangoran National Park. Although professional pilot experience is a central requirement to fulfilling this role, this position requires a wider engagement and capacity to fully support and strengthen a professionally structured and safety-centered air wing operation and effectively contribute to the overall objectives of the conservation project. The position also includes some technical reporting, writing, and administration. The WCS Central African Republic conservation pilot reports to the Project Manager on project operational and administrative aspects and to the WCS Aviation Fleet Manager (AFM) regarding aviation safety and aircraft maintenance management.
Internal Qualification Requirements
• Current FAA commercial pilot license with instrument rating;
• FAA second-class medical certificate;
• 400 hours PIC flying experience and sound knowledge of operating under FAA regulations;
• Experience in Africa, especially francophone Africa an advantage;
• High-performance piston engine time is required, preferably on C206 model or similar;
• Experience with wildlife surveys, anti-poaching surveillance and bush flying in remote areas is an advantage;
• Experience flying under FAR part 135 and/or FAA A&P license is an advantage;
• Ability to communicate effectively within cross-cultural teams or varied capacity, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to work;
• Willingness and motivation to be based and live in a challenging and remote location;
• English and French language fluency required.
