Commercial Pilots C208B x (4) - Wilderness Air

Wilderness Air Botswana is part of a multi-national operation that operates a fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans, chosen for their ability to transport visitors to remote wilderness destinations. Wilderness Air is proud to be the air partner of Wilderness Safaris, a responsible ecotourism and conservation company with private access to the finest wilderness and wildlife areas of southern Africa.

Wilderness Air is privileged to fly into some of the most pristine wilderness areas in and around Botswana. We believe that flying is an integral part of each guest’s travel experience and that our pilots’ passion and professionalism can make a genuine contribution to journeys that change lives.

We are looking for highly motivated, energetic and dedicated individuals with a passion and proven experience in the aviation field. The applicants will be based in Maun and will travel into remote areas frequently

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The role of a commercial pilot is to safely and economically fly guests to the different scheduled destinations. Before every flight, the commercial pilot is expected to check flight plans, ensure that the aircraft’s controls are operating efficiently, calculate the required fuel for the flight, and take the responsibility of checking the weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid Commercial pilot license
• Level 6 English proficiency
• A valid Class B driver’s License
• A degree or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Possession of a safety management system (SMS) qualification will be an advantage.
• Possession of a quality management system (QMS) qualification will be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1000 hrs. total flight time
• C208 rated (Preferred)
• Turbine experience is an added advantage
• Instructors rating and experience is an added advantage

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Customer service skills
• Must have leadership skills
• Ability to work as part of a team