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Wilderness Air Botswana is part of a multi-national operation that operates a fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans, chosen for their ability to transport visitors to remote wilderness destinations. Wilderness Air is proud to be the air partner of Wilderness Safaris, a responsible ecotourism and conservation company with private access to the finest wilderness and wildlife areas of southern Africa. Wilderness Air is privileged to fly into some of the most pristine wilderness areas in and around Botswana. We believe that flying is an integral part of each guest’s travel experience and that our pilots’ passion and professionalism can make a genuine contribution to journeys that change lives. Wilderness Air therefore sees the benefits to safety and proficiency in establishing its very own training facility, complete with a type rated C208 simulator.
We are looking for dynamic, dedicated and energy packed suitable individuals with a passion and proven experience in the aviation field. We wish to invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the below positions.
The Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for Planning and coordinating flight training activities and taking any reasonable action required to ensure the safety and compliance of all flight training activities.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Aviation Training
- Closing Date: 2026-07-07
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring that each dual and solo training flight is authorised by the holder of an appropriate and valid flight Instructor rating or a person appointed by the Chief Flying Instructor for the specific flight or sequence required by these regulations.
- Ensuring that all authorisations are properly entered in the appropriate flight authorisation book.
- Ensuring that the flight authorisation book is correctly completed before each dual and solo flight
- Ensuring that each solo training flight is personally supervised by the holder of an appropriate and valid flight Instructor rating or a person appointed by the Chief Flying Instructor.
- Ensure the maintenance of flying discipline;
- Ensuring that the aircraft is equipped in accordance with CARs
- Ensuring that the standard of ground instruction given is complied with the standards required for the license to be obtained.
- Ensuring that a training record of each Trainee or pilot trained is properly maintained.
- On behalf of the Head of training, ensure the standardisation of all flight training by:
- Carrying out regular flight and ground checks on all active and qualified flight and ground instructors and course facilitators in order to determine their level of competency and uniformity of standardisation.
Requirements
- Flight Instructor license and or
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a ground instructor in an ATO.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic aviation training environment.
- Proficiency in aviation training software and technology.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Knowledge of BCAR’s and industry best practices in aviation training will be an added advantage.
- Integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Energetic
- Innovative
- Team player
- Organised, methodical, systems based and good time management skills
- Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply following the below Link: https://wilderness.simplify.hr/vacancy/g32xx
How to Apply
Applications for each specific role are to be submitted via the unique links provided under each job title’s “Qualifications/Requirements” section.
CLOSING DATE: 07 July 2026
General Application Notes:
* Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications and to the salary scale of Wilderness Air, Botswana.
* Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply enclosing a current curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates.
* PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE COMMUNICATED WITH.
About the Company
Wilderness Air Botswana operates as a specialized air charter service, facilitating private safari flights across Botswana. With strategic hubs located in Maun and Kasane, the company provides essential aerial links for visitors accessing luxury safari camps. Its primary function is to connect travelers efficiently to diverse destinations, including the globally recognized Okavango Delta. Wilderness Air Botswana plays a vital role in ensuring seamless and timely travel for guests utilizing the broader Wilderness Family network of lodges. This service grants convenient access to some of Botswana's most remote and pristine wilderness areas.
Connecting Botswana's iconic wilderness destinations by private air charter.
Website: https://www.wildernessdestinations.com/about/the-wilderness-family/wilderness-air