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International Deadline: 19 Nov 2018 2026
About the American NGO Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is an American non-profit organization founded in 1895. Its mission is to preserve wild fauna and flora by analyzing critical problems, developing scientific solutions and carrying out conservation actions beneficial to nature and humanity. With over a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of regions, a presence in more than 60 countries and expertise in the creation of more than 150 protected areas around the world, WCS has acquired the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships necessary to ensure the sustainability of wild spaces and animal species in harmony with local communities. In collaboration with these communities and organizations, she applies this knowledge to address issues related to species, habitats and ecosystem management, essential to improving the quality of life of rural populations whose livelihoods depend on direct exploitation of natural resources. Conservation pilot position The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has launched a pilot conservation project – Okapi Wildlife Reserve and recruits a Conservation Pilot. Attached to: Field Operations Manager / Air Fleet Manager WCS
Location: Epulu, Okapi Wildlife Reserve, Democratic Republic of the Congo Country programme/sector: Democratic Republic of the Congo Job Type: Full-time Internal liaison: Anti-poaching team and park logistics; national logistics team Planned travel: Travel in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and occasional international travel Closing date: 19 November 2026 Job summary The Conservation Pilot will support protected area managers, including in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, by conducting monitoring and follow-up flights, as well as logistical support flights. He will manage the aerial activities of the WCS program in Democratic Republic of the Congo on the ground, in collaboration with the WCS air program team. He will lead a small team of observers and assistants.
Pilotage Expert application to safely fly aircraft (PIC) for aerial logistic support of fleet operations and protection and resource monitoring activities. Carefully follow the procedures for all flight operations. Ensure that all necessary documents relating to the aircraft are in place, up-to-date and compliant with applicable international and national aviation laws.
Participate in and comply with regulatory flight management and safety training requirements. Keep a detailed flight log of all flights and flight hours, including location, passengers, purpose and duration. Air operations Supervise and maintain the highest standards of aircraft management and operation, complying with regulations, legal requirements and required maintenance plans. Ensure that all documents relating to the aircraft are in place, up-to-date and kept up to date. Maintain the aircraft in impeccable, clean and well-maintained condition, including by regularly cleaning the airframe, engine compartment and equipment. Ensure that the aircraft is always perfectly secure. Train all personnel involved in flight operations on aircraft safety rules and procedures. Manage all survey and surveillance equipment assigned to the aerial squadron.
Manage aeronautical stocks and plan supplies accordingly (aircraft gasoline, oils and other consumables). Manage airport facilities (offices, warehouses and hangar) and equipment, and ensure that the airstrip condition meets agreed standards and operational requirements. Provide logistical and organizational support to aeronautical maintenance needs. Manage the finances of flight operations in collaboration with the designated financial manager, including operational costs (landing and navigation fees, passenger taxes, etc.). Organize regular coordination and planning meetings regarding air operations with the WCS field operations manager, ecologist, monitoring manager and law enforcement team. Liaise closely with the project logistics manager for aeronautical logistics (transport, fuel, oils) and documentation (aircraft and flight authorizations). Participate in regular planning meetings and develop annual plans/budgets for the NNNP Aviation Unit. Aviation safety management Ensure that WCS standard operating procedures are fully implemented in all operations and that all requirements communicated by the WCS Fleet Manager are met. Report any safety issues, incidents and hazards, and fully contribute to WCS’s safety management system and interact with it as directed. Maintain the highest safety standards at all times. Participate in and conduct regular internal assessments, in accordance with terms and conditions agreed with the WCS Fleet Manager and as part of WCS’s Aviation Operations Safety Management System (SMS). Report all aircraft problems and incidents via established procedures (online) and direct communication with the WCS Fleet Manager.
Qualifications and experience required Valid US FAA commercial pilot license with instrument rating. FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
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