Survey PilotWoolpert
Aircraft: Cessna Reims F406, Piper PA31-350, Partenavia P.68Location: JohannesburgNon-type rated
Total Time1,000 hrs
PIC Time0 hrs
About This Role
Woolpert, a global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services, is seeking experienced Survey Pilots to join their Aerial Acquisition operations team based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role involves flying various turboprop aircraft on aerial survey missions across Africa, requiring extensive fieldwork and flexibility for deployments up to 6 weeks. Candidates need a minimum CPL with 1,000 total flight hours, current night and instrument ratings, and preferably experience on twin-engine turbine aircraft. Woolpert is a certified Great Place to Work offering competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a principal ownership program for career-minded professionals.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct aerial survey missions across various locations in Africa
- Operate turboprop aircraft on geospatial and aerial survey operations
- Execute survey flight plans and maintain mission parameters
- Support Woolpert's world-class aerial data operations
- Perform fieldwork in challenging environments
What We Offer
Competitive payCertified Great Place to Work statusDiverse project experiences improving quality of life globallyFreedom to work program with flexible schedule and location optionsPrincipal program with opportunity to become firm ownerCareer development and learning opportunities across industriesFitness reimbursementTechnology stipendEmployee assistance program
Requirements
- Valid Commercial Pilot's License (CPL)
- Current Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Minimum 1,000 hours total flight time
- Current night rating
- Current instrument rating
- Valid passport
- Flexible to work away from base for up to 6 weeks at a time
- Type-rated on twin-engine aircraft (preferred)
- Experience flying turbine aircraft (preferred)
- CRM (Crew Resource Management) certification
- DG (Dangerous Goods) certification
- SEPT (Safety and Emergency Procedures Training) certification
- SMS (Safety Management Systems) certification (advantageous)
About Woolpert
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services with over 60 offices worldwide. The company is certified as a Great Place to Work and is one of the fastest-growing AEG firms globally.