Senior Pilot Live Line at Eskom Communications

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct live line operations in accordance with the approved helicopter operating procedures and Transmission live work standards, guidelines, and instructions.
• Flies a helicopter in accordance with South African Civil Authority Association (SACCA regulations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain administrative efficiency.
• Contribution to overall company efficiency. 

Skills and Competencies Required:

Leadership

• Dynamic
• Able to withstand work pressure
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Decision maker

 Behavioral

•  Integrity
• Honesty
• Reliable
• Professionalism

Knowledge

•  Long line vertical reference flight techniques
• Power line maintenance
• Inspection/patrol
• Helicopter aided construction
• Geographical survey
• Agricultural spraying
• Emergency medical service
• Mountain flying

Skills

•  Analytic
• Interpersonal
• Communication

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s): 

• Commercial Pilot License (RSA) 

Related Minimum Experience: 

• 5 years
• Helicopter flight hours: total – 2000
• Pilot in Command – 1500 hours
• Turbine helicopter – 1000 hours
• Under - slung rating
• Maintenance and test flight rating

Apply by: 11 December 2025