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CHIEF PILOT – FIXED WING OPERATIONS – Okavango Scenic Flights 775 views

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Okavango Scenic Flights is seeking a highly experienced Chief Pilot – Fixed Wing Operations to lead and oversee our fixed-wing division based in Maun, Botswana. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a team of professional pilots and ensure the highest standards of safety, training, and operational excellence in one of the world’s most iconic aviation environments – the Okavango Delta.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage, support, and supervise all fixed-wing pilots, ensuring high standards of performance and professionalism
  • Oversee pilot licensing, medicals, and ratings compliance
  • Ensure adequate crew availability and scheduling in line with operational requirements and duty time limitations
  • Develop and implement the Training and Checking Programme in compliance with national regulations and company goals
  • Oversee the compilation and maintenance of Operations Manuals
  • Plan, organize, and supervise training and checking activities in accordance with operations manuals
  • Assess and analyse training feedback, implementing corrective actions where necessary

Requirements

  • Valid ICAO Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating
  • Minimum 3,000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
  • Minimum 2,000 hours on turboprop aircraft
  • Minimum 400 hours on pressurized high-performance aircraft
  • Minimum 500 hours night and instrument time
  • Minimum 1,500 hours instruction given
  • Experience in VIP charter, medical evacuation, and bush flying operations
  • Experience in managing or supervising flight operations. Strong leadership, mentoring, and decision-making skills
  • Botswana citizenship or residency
  • CAAB Designated Examiner Certification

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications to: operations@okavangoscenicflights.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Summary

Job Type
Full Time
Location
Category
Aviation
Closing Date
April 3, 2026
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