Conservation Pilot – Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Wildlife Conservation SocietyDRC
Posted February 4, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit organization founded in 1895, dedicated to preserving wildlife and wilderness through scientific solutions and conservation actions.
Job Description
The Conservation Pilot will support protected area managers in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve to carry out surveillance and monitoring flights as well as logistical support flights. They will manage aviation activities for the WCS Democratic Republic of Congo program and manage a small team of observers and assistants.
Requirements
- Current US FAA commercial pilot license with instrument rating
- FAA second class medical certificate
- 400 hours PIC flying experience and solid knowledge of operating under FAA regulations
- Experience in Africa, especially francophone Africa an advantage
- High-performance piston engine time is required, preferably on C206 model or similar
- Experience with wildlife surveys, anti-poaching surveillence and bush flying in remote areas is an advantage
- Experience flying under FAR part 135 and/or FAA A & P license is an advantage
- Ability to communicate effectively within cross-cultural teams or varied capacity, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to work
- Willingness and motivation to be based and live in a challenging and remote location
- English and French language fluency required
