Duration: One-year renewable fixed-term contract
Reporting to: Manager: Aviation Services Unit
Location: Zinave National Park – Mozambique
BACKGROUND
Peace Parks is a non-profit conservation organisation that specialises in the development of Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) and the long-term management of key protected areas within these landscapes. We currently focus on the development of four priority TFCAs throughout southern Africa and the co-management of nine national parks and protected areas covering over 3.5 million hectares within a larger TFCA landscape of over 650,000km2. In addition to protected area management, Peace Parks also focuses on landscape and natural resource-based community development initiatives. The Foundation obtains funding from various donors to fund projects in the different TFCAs. Spending of such funds must follow donor procurement rules which are specific to each donor and project.
JOB PROFILE
You have a strong background in conservation and a deep passion for environmental sustainability. With proven skills in operational flying in remote wilderness areas, you understand the unique demands of field-based aviation and the challenges that come with working in isolated environments.
You are a dedicated, motivated, and detail-oriented individual who takes pride in precision and consistency—essential qualities for ensuring safety in aviation. You are also prepared to live and work in remote locations with only the basics, embracing the realities of life in the field without reliance on modern luxuries.
In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting park management and law enforcement teams. Your responsibilities will include management of support flights, game capture operations, counter-poaching patrols, and staff transfers.
You are an effective communicator, a reliable team player, and able to take the initiative when needed to help meet project goals efficiently.
If you are committed to making a meaningful impact on the environment and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven setting, we invite you to join our team.
JOB PURPOSE
We are looking for a pilot with rotary wing capabilities to fly Peace Parks helicopters, supporting operations and logistics within the project areas. Pilot responsibilities include conducting VFR flights in various operational modes – counter poaching, game capture, surveys, reconnaissance, extended patrols, high risk law enforcement and security related operations, and demanding seasonal weather scenarios. Logistical flights include moving Peace Parks personnel, donors, institutional representatives and equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safe operation of flight missions – tasking, planning and executing.
- Liaising with the Manager: Aviation Services, Park Project Managers and Counter Poaching / Law Enforcement Co-ordinators regarding Peace Parks requirements.
- Advising PRFA regarding service times.
- Operate the aircraft and flight missions in compliance with Civil Aviation Authorities and PPF SOPs.
- Manage hangar and fuel requirements.
- Daily and monthly reporting.
- All other reasonable duties required by management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years in the conservation management flying sector
- Valid commercial pilot’s license, game rating, class 1 medical, CRM, DG and SETP
- 500 hours total time
- 250 hours PIC on R44
- 250 hours game capture experience
- Mozambique CPL validation or license (advantageous)
Behavioural competencies:
- Communication skills
- Analytical ability
- Crisis management
- Team player
- Situational competence
- Emotional intelligence
- Fit the values of PPF
Additional:
- Maximum weight: 90kg.
- Capable of living and working in the bush and remote areas.
- No criminal record.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a Curriculum Vitae, with full address, telephone number, email address and contact details of at least three contactable references. These should be submitted by 29 July 2025.
A competitive salary package will be negotiated, based on qualifications and experience.
Applications should be submitted to Human Resources.
Email: mozapplications@peaceparks.org
We appreciate the time and effort taken by all applicants in expressing their interest in this role. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration. If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.
