Conservation Pilot, Okapi Reserve

Wildlife Conservation Society is seeking  Conservation Pilot, Okapi Reserve for employment in Rwanda

Conservation Pilot, Okapi Reserve Details

Reports to: Field Operatoins Manager / WCS Aviation Fleet Manager
Location: Epulu, Okapi Wildlife Reserve, Democartic Republic of Congo
Country Program/Sector: Democartic Republic of Congo
Position Type: Full Time
Internal liaison: Park anti-poaching and logistical team; national logistical team
Expected travel: Travel within the Democartic Republic of Congo, Uganda and occasional international travel
Background:
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit organization founded in 1895. Its mission is to preserve wildlife and wilderness by understanding critical problems, developing scientific solutions and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, a presence in more than 60 countries, and experience in the creation of more than 150 protected areas around the world, WCS has accumulated the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships needed to ensure that wild places and animal species thrive alongside local communities. Working with local communities and organizations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat and ecosystem management issues critical to improving the quality of life of rural people whose livelihoods depend on the direct use of natural resources.
Job Summary:
The Conservation Pilot will support protected area managers, notably 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 on the ground, working with the WCS Aviation Program team. They will manage a small team of observers and assistants.
Major Responsibilities:
Piloting
Expert application to safely pilot aircraft (PIC) for aviation logistical support to park operations and resource protection activities and monitoring.
Strictly adhere to procedures in place for all flight operations.
Ascertain all necessary aircraft documents are in place, up to date and according to relevant international and national aviation laws.
Particpate and comply with regular flight and safety management training requirements
Maintain a detailed flight log report of all flights and hours flown, including location, passengers, purpose and duration.
Aviation Operations
Oversee and maintain the highest standards in aircraft management and operation, following regulations, legal requirements and maintenance plans as required. - Assure all aircraft documents are in place, updated and maintained. - Maintain the aircraft in a pristine, clean and well-managed state, including regular cleaning of the airframe, engine compartment and equipment. - Assure aircraft is always fully secured. - Train any staff involved in aviation operations on safety around aircraft and procedures. - Manage all survey and surveillance equipment assigned to the aviation wing. - Manage aviation stocks and plan accordingly for procurement (avgas, oils and o