Survey Pilots

Woolpert; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse projects

Flexible schedules

Owner path program

Career development opportunities

Wellness/fitness perks

Tech stipend

Job summary

Woolpert Africa is seeking experienced Survey Pilots to join our Operations Team. Based in South Africa, this role involves extensive fieldwork across various locations, supporting Woolpert’s geospatial and aerial survey missions.

If you’re passionate about aviation, thrive in challenging environments, and are eager to contribute to world-class aerial data operations this is your opportunity to fly with a global industry leader.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL) with current medical certificate.
• Minimum 1,000 hours total flight time.
• Current night and instrument rating.
• 120 hours on twin-engine aircraft.
• Valid passport.
• Must be flexible to work away from base for up to 6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Join Woolpert Africa's Operations Team as Survey Pilot.
• Conduct field surveys across multiple locations in Africa.
• Support Woolpert’s geospatial and aerial survey missions.
• Prioritize safety and compliance during flights.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on flight operations.

Skills

CPL

1000 hrs

Night rating

Instrument rating

Twin-engine

Passport

Willing to travel

Job description

At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Woolpert Africa is looking for experienced and mission-ready Survey Pilots to join our dynamic Operations Team. Based in South Africa, this role involves extensive fieldwork across various locations, supporting Woolpert’s geospatial and aerial survey missions.

If you’re passionate about aviation, thrive in challenging environments, and are eager to contribute to world-class aerial data operations this is your opportunity to fly with a global industry leader

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL) with a current medical certificate
• Minimum 1,000 hours total flight time
• Current night and instrument rating
• 120 hours on twin-engine aircraft.
• Valid passport
• Must be flexible to work away from base for up to 6 weeks at a time

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience flying turbine aircraft
• Prior survey flight experience is advantageousCompletion of the following short courses:
• CRM (Crew Resource Management)
• DG (Dangerous Goods)
• SEPT (Safety and Emergency Procedures Training)
• SMS (Safety Management Systems) - advantageous

Bonus Aircraft Ratings

• Cessna Reims F406
• Piper PA31-350
• Partenavia P.68 series

Unique Benefits

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Fitness reimbursement, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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