Helicopter Pilot at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Candidates must be in possession of minimum a valid South African Civil Aviation Authority Aviation (SACAA) Helicopter Commercial License (HCPL).
• Candidates must hold a valid Sling rating issued by the SACAA.
• Candidates must hold a valid night rating issued by the SACAA.
• Minimum total flight hours (Rotorwing) – 3,000.
• Minimum total flight hours (Turbine – Rotorwing) – 1,000.
• AS350 / H125 rating (minimum hours on type – 100).
• Valid Game / Cull Rating.
• Minimum 250 hrs game capture experience.
• Valid Dangerous Goods course certificate.
• Valid Crew Resource Management course certificate.
• Valid SACAA Class 1 Pilot Medical Certificate.
• Valid code 08 South African driver’s license.
• Candidate must be able to comply with SANParks aviation insurance requirements as a named pilot.
• Computer literacy proficiency essential (Microsoft Office).
• Candidates will be subjected to a full background, qualifications & criminal records check and will also be required to undergo an integrity (deception) testing process.

Preferred Requirements:

• Valid and current IF (instrument flight rating).
• NVG (night vision goggle) endorsement and experience.
• Proven Sling / Long line / Bambi bucket experience.
• 500+ hours game capture experience.
• SAPS, HEMS, Anti-Poaching, SAAF, Law Enforcement experience.
• Multi-Crew experience.
• Firearm competency certificate (business purposes – Handgun and Carbine).
• Quality assurance, Safety officers course certificates

Responsibilities

• Safe, efficient aerial operations within the South African National Parks’ areas of operation.
• Aircraft care and management as Pilot in Command to comply with the Manufacturer, Civil Aviation and Company procedures, regulations and protocols.
• Anti-Poaching support and reaction missions.
• Game capture, culling and veterinary support missions.
• Census and survey missions.
• General logistical support missions.
• Sling / external cargo missions.
• Humanitarian aid, disaster relief missions.
• Night NVG operations.
• VIP flights and general charter.

Closing Date

• 26 September 2025