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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 


​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




​Salary R316, 318.83 – R487, 419.13
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
Interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should forward their 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: Jobapplications3@sanparks.org 
Applicants with foreign qualifications can submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.
 
Closing Date 07 July 2025