Cargo Pilot: Route Master with Per Diem & Growth Path

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem allowances

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Pilot to join a cargo flight operations team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role covers pre-flight planning, aircraft handling, and in-flight management of cargo routes with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will hold a SACAA CPL/ATPL with IR and MEP ratings, 1500+ hours (PIC preferred), a Class 1 Medical, and a readiness to work non-standard hours in a dynamic cargo environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a SACAA-issue CPL/ATPL license and instrument rating.
• Minimum 1500 total flight hours with PIC experience preferred.
• Cargo flight experience is highly desirable.
• Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate and SACAA regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Pilot cargo aircraft safely and in accordance with procedures.
• Perform pre-flight inspections, planning, weather and route analyses.
• Manage flight operations including navigation, communications, and in-flight decision-making.

Skills

CPL/ATPL SACAA

IR (Instrument Rating)

Multi-Engine Rating

Pilot-in-command hours

Cargo flight experience

Class 1 Medical Certificate

Regulatory knowledge

Decision-making

Leadership

Communication skills

Relocation willingness

Work eligibility

Education

CPL/ATPL (SACAA license)

Class 1 Medical Certificate

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Pilot to join a cargo flight operations team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role covers pre-flight planning, aircraft handling, and in-flight management of cargo routes with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will hold a SACAA CPL/ATPL with IR and MEP ratings, 1500+ hours (PIC preferred), a Class 1 Medical, and a readiness to work non-standard hours in a dynamic cargo environment.