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Fix Wing Pilot

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the position of a Fix Wing Pilot based in Skukuza, Kruger National Park. Accommodation will be provided by SANParks. The reports to the Chief Pilot.

Location

Kruger National Park

Requirements

  • Candidates must be in possession of a valid South African Civil Aviation Authority Aviation (SACAA) Fixed Wing Commercial License Aeroplane (CPL (A)).
  • Minimum total fixed wing flight hours 600 hours.
  • Minimum “Pilot In Command (PIC)” fixed wing flight hours 500 hours on similar aircraft such as Cessna 182 or Cessna 206.
  • Minimum of 100 hours on type C182 and C206.
  • Minimum of 100 hours flying from rural bush (gravel/grass) strips that require STOL operations and considerations.
  • Valid Dangerous Goods course certificate.
  • Valid Crew Resource Management course certificate.
  • Valid SACAA Class 1 Pilot Medical Certificate.
  • Valid Night Rating.
  • Valid and current Instrument Rating.
  • Valid Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC to be on type C182/C206).
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • To manage and coordinate all fixed wing aircraft and fixed wing pilots for all SANParks.
  • To perform fixed wing pilot duties for SANParks.
  • Operational pre-planning and implementation to ensure availability of SANParks fixed wing aircraft with minimal downtime and effect to flight operations.
  • Manage and oversight of fixed wing aircraft maintenance.
  • Management of fixed wing aircraft after their return from a flight to ensure correct turnaround and operational standby.
  • Management of fixed wing / ultralight pilots within SANParks Airwing flight operations.

Please Note

An appointment will be made using SANParks’ employment equity plan.

Applicants possess foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Salary

R501, 165.00 – R701, 610.00 CTC

Paterson Grade

C4

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Application letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications certified to the following address:

Human Capital Management Division

Kruger National Park

Prívate Bag X402

SKUKUZA

1350

Tel. 013 735 4204

E-mail: [email protected]

If you have not received a response within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

Closing Date

03 August 2026