Reference Number<\/p>\n
RR_2026_ZAM_004<\/p>\n
Description<\/p>\n
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\nBACKGROUND
\nPeace Parks Foundation, founded by President Nelson Mandela, HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands and Dr. Anton Rupert, is a leader in large-scale ecological restoration across southern Africa. Through co-management partnerships that unite governments, communities and donors, it restores vast transboundary landscapes that deliver measurable conservation and livelihood outcomes. Vision 2050 will secure 18 functional landscapes spanning 980,000 km\u00b2, one of the world\u2019s largest land-conservation initiatives.
\nVisit:\u00a0www.peaceparks.org
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\nJOB PURPOSE
\nThe Fixed Wing Pilot position in Sioma Ngwezi National Park plays a pivotal role within Peace Parks Foundation\u2019s aviation strategy, providing dedicated aerial support for conservation, law enforcement, wildlife monitoring, and park management operations. In addition, the position contributes to capacity building by mentoring low-hour pilots, thereby enhancing operational quality, safety, and Peace Parks Foundation\u2019ss long-term commitment to developing local aviation expertise.
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\nThis role was established to ensure safe, consistent, and efficient fixed-wing aviation operations in Sioma Ngwezi, where expanding conservation activities and growing on-site aviation demands require dedicated operational support. Within the Peace Parks Foundation Aviation structure, the Fixed Wing Pilot reports directly to the Peace Parks Foundation Aviation Manager, ensuring full compliance with civil aviation regulations, organisational aviation policies, and approved standard operating procedures.
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\nAt park level, the position works in close coordination with the Park Manager and Counter Poaching Unit Coordinator, providing aviation support to anti-poaching operations, wildlife monitoring programmes, and the rapid detection and response to unlawful activities through timely and reliable aerial information. By linking Peace Park Foundation\u2019s central aviation oversight with Sioma Ngwezi\u2019s operational conservation priorities, this role functions as a critical operational and strategic interface that enhances situational awareness, decision-making, and conservation effectiveness.
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\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
\nFixed Wing Flight and Maintenance Operations<\/p>\n
Ensure safe fixed wing flight operations in Peace Parks Foundation areas of responsibility.
\nOperate all Peace Parks Foundation aircraft and flight operations in compliance with Civil Aviation Authorities and relevant Peace Parks Foundation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
\nEnsure meticulous flight planning, fuel management and good airmanship.
\nEnsure timeous reporting and recording of all notifiable incidents.
\nEnsure aircraft are maintained according to service schedules and kept flight worthy, clean & tidy.
\nManage the safety & security requirements of the following in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations and Peace Parks Foundation SOPs:<\/p>\n
Hangar facilities.
\nFlight-line.
\nFuel storage.
\nFlight following.<\/p>\n
All other reasonable pilot duties required by Civil Aviation Authorities and Peace Parks Foundation management.<\/p>\n
Flight Operations<\/p>\n
Ensure the following operations are undertaken:<\/p>\n
Anti-poaching rapid reaction and close air support.
\nAir observation & suppression.
\nGame capture operations, aerial coordination.
\nBiodiversity monitoring.
\nGame census.
\nEmergency extraction.
\nPeace Parks Foundation management & personnel flights.
\nFerry flights \u2013 maintenance.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Ensure the following training responsibilities are undertaken:<\/p>\n
Facilitate training of rangers in Fixed Wing operations, including:<\/p>\n
Safe embarkation and disembarkation procedures.
\nRadio communication protocols.
\nAerial safety standards.
\nGround to air \u201ccall-in\u201d & \u201clocation\u201d orientation.<\/p>\n
Ensure the following management support and oversight function:<\/p>\n
Fixed Wing Deployments \u2013 Arrange fixed wing movements to parks to support operational functions, special projects, or VIP visitor requirements.
\nMaintenance Logistics \u2013 Organize repositioning flights to maintenance facilities or arrange for Aviation Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) to conduct servicing and repairs in the field.
\nMentorship \u2013 Guide and mentor junior fixed wing pilots, ensuring skill development and operational competence.
\nOversee and conduct inspections of aviation infrastructure and equipment across all park operations, ensuring strict compliance with aviation regulations and Peace Parks Foundation SOPs.<\/p>\n
Administration<\/p>\n
Ensure adherence and provide oversight to the following:<\/p>\n
Flight and Duty Times
\nPilot currency requirements
\nFlight medicals
\nProficiency Checks
\nFlight Logs<\/p>\n
Daily and monthly reporting
\nFlight summaries and Invoicing<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
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\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS\u00a0
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\nPilot Qualification Required:<\/p>\n
Commercial or Private Pilot License \u2013 Aeroplane (CPL(A)
\nFlight Medical Class 1
\nLanguage Proficiency Level 6
\nCrew Resource Management (CRM) Certificate
\nSafety & Emergency Procedures Training (SEPT-FD) Certificate
\nDangerous Goods (DG) Certificate
\nProficiency Check \u2013 Not older than 6 months<\/p>\n
Advantageous:<\/p>\n
Instructor Rating
\nInstrument Rating<\/p>\n
Pilot Experience:<\/p>\n
Total: 250 hours
\nTotal Time on Type (Savannah S): 10 hours
\nMinimum of 6 years of conservation-related experience (Remote living)<\/p>\n
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