POSITION : C208 Pilot
ORGANISATION : African Parks – RCA
LOCATION : Central African Republic
REPORTING TO : General Manager
EXPECTED START DATE : 15th March 2021
BACKGROUND:
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. We currently manage 18 national parks and protected areas in 11 countries covering over 14.1 million hectares in: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Chinko’s mosaic of ecosystems is one of the incredible rich and unique area in African continent. In fact, the Chinko Conservation Area (CCA) is an important area for endangered wildlife as well a vast ecosystem with complex interactions and is the only managed protected environment in the remote eastern part of CAR.
Most recently, a “functional landscape” of about 64’645 km2 which the government of the CAR assigned the mandate to APN to develop a comprehensive conservation strategy and land-use plan.
JOB OVERVIEW:
African Parks – RCA, engaged in the protection and rehabilitation of the Chinko Conservation Area in the Central African Republic, is looking for an experienced bush pilot for logistical and personnel movements. Situated in a challenging and remote locality, the position requires previous operational experience, strong leadership, patience and diplomatic skills.
MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Pilot’s role includes the following aspects:
Carry out all flights needed as required by the operations of the project
Take full responsibility for the safety and operations of the flights
Organize any work that needs to be done on airplanes
Take the lead on organizing any regional authorizations required
Take full responsibility for the maintenance of the Cessna 208 airplane, including the daily cleaning and small maintenance as well as sourcing equipment or pats that might be needed
Maintain flight logbook and admin up to date including monthly reporting
Be available as a relief pilot on other aircrafts (helicopter and ULMs when needed and according to additional certification)
When the pilot is not flying, he is expected to support the project regular operations (such as but not limited to, support in logistics, administration, IT, training of staff, sourcing of materials, etc.).
Carry out any other relevant tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor
Capabilities, competencies and experience needed
Required licences to fly the Cessna 208 airplane
FAA type-rated commercially licensed pilot or higher with a minimum of 1,000 hours total fixed wing flying experience, a minimum of 250 hours on fixed wing turbine engine aircraft and 100 hours on make and model of aircraft as well as approved medical certificate.
Must be 65 years of age or younger.
Strong experiences on bush flying and ready to be based in a remote area with minimal conditions
Licences to fly Airbus BK117 and ULMs (Savannah) are an asset
Good leadership and people management skills
Willingness to assist in other work than flying
Strong personal integrity and dependability
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Ø General Manager
Ø Park Manager
Ø Law Enforcement Manager
Ø Human Resources Manager
Ø Government aviation authority,
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
A fully functioning C208 with:
Ø Full responsibility for the safety and operations of the flights; and
Ø Full responsibility for the maintenance of the Cessna 208 airplane.
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