Conservation Pilot – Savannah LSA (Central African Republic)

About the role

The Conservation Pilot will conduct aerial patrols, support biomonitoring, and provide logistical assistance for wildlife law‑enforcement and project operations across the Northeastern Protected Area Complex in the Central African Republic.

Key responsibilities

• Pilot aircraft safely following WCS SOPs for park protection, logistics and surveillance missions.
• Maintain aircraft documentation, logs and ensure compliance with international and national aviation regulations.
• Coordinate aviation planning with field operations, ecologists, monitoring staff and law‑enforcement teams.
• Oversee aircraft upkeep, manage fuel, oil and consumables, and supervise hangar and airstrip conditions.

Required profile

• Current ICAO commercial pilot licence with instrument rating and a second‑class medical certificate.
• Minimum 400 hours PIC experience, including Light‑Sport Aircraft (LSA) time on a Savannah‑type aircraft.
• Fluency in English and French and ability to work in remote, cross‑cultural teams.
• Willingness to live in a challenging, isolated field location.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Light‑Sport Aircraft operations, especially Rotax‑engine models.
• Experience in wildlife surveys, anti‑poaching surveillance and bush flying in remote areas.
• Knowledge of Part 135 operations or aircraft mechanic experience (advantageous).
• Ability to produce flight logs, safety reports and coordinate aviation logistics.