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Aerial Survey Pilot (Geospatial Operations) – Johannesburg
Aerial Survey Pilot (Geospatial Operations) – Johannesburg
Woolpert Africa is seeking mission-ready Survey Pilots to power our Aerial Acquisition – Africa Operations Team. Based in Johannesburg with extensive fieldwork across the region, you’ll help deliver world-class geospatial and aerial survey data in diverse and often challenging environments.
✈️ The Mission
Join a high-performing operations team executing geospatial and aerial survey missions across Africa. You’ll fly multi-engine aircraft to acquire precise aerial data, uphold safety and quality standards, and represent Woolpert in the field.
🧭 What You’ll Do
- Execute aerial survey sorties from a South Africa base across multiple locations.
- Operate within diverse, sometimes challenging environments while maintaining world-class data quality.
- Work away from base for rotations of up to six weeks to meet mission requirements.
- Collaborate closely with operations and sensor teams to plan, brief, and debrief missions.
- Apply strong airmanship, adherence to procedures, and sound judgment in dynamic field conditions.
🧰 What You’ll Bring
Minimum Requirements
- Valid Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL) with a current medical certificate.
- Minimum 1,000 hours total flight time.
- Current night and instrument rating.
- At least 120 hours on twin‑engine aircraft.
- Valid passport.
- Flexibility to work away from base for up to 6 weeks at a time.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Turbine-aircraft experience.
- Prior survey flight experience.
- Short courses in CRM, DG, SEPT, and SMS (SMS advantageous).
Bonus Aircraft Ratings
- Cessna Reims F406
- Piper PA31‑350
- Partenavia P.68 series
🌟 Why Woolpert
Woolpert is a Great Place to Work® certified firm and a global AEG leader with 60+ offices and projects around the world. You’ll gain exposure to meaningful missions, diverse teams, and cutting‑edge aerial data operations.
- Competitive pay.
- Freedom to Work program (set schedule and location as appropriate).
- Principal program with potential for firm ownership.
- Extensive learning and career-growth opportunities across industries.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Technology stipend.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- And more.
📨 Ready to Apply?
If you meet the minimum requirements and are excited to fly survey missions across Africa, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with proof of licenses, medical, and flight-hour totals.