Wildlife Conservation Society

Conservation Pilot, WCS

Wildlife Conservation Society  •  Central African Republic (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Qualification Requirements

Required Qualifications
The minimum desired qualifications for this position include:

  • A commercial pilot license (CPL) with an instrument rating, a medical as required for all privileges of the CPL held, and a minimum of 400 hours of PIC flying experience.
  • Experience flying high-performance piston aircraft (C206 or similar) and/or Rotax-powered Light Sport Aircraft (Savannah or similar).
  • The ability to work in a team and under challenging field conditions is a necessity.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, discipline, and a safety-first attitude.

Additional skills for this role:

  • Experience with wildlife surveys, conservation science, anti-poaching law enforcement, spatial data management and mapping, and airframe/power plant licenses is a distinct advantage.
  • Some positions or placements require fluency in either Portuguese, French, Kiswahili or English.
  • Ability to communicate effectively within cross-cultural teams or varied capacities, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions related to work;

How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications, skills, and experience should apply through the application tab. We review received applications on a rolling basis.


Please send a detailed application letter and CV together with the names and contact information of three referees to the email addresses.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share the same values.
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Opportunity Type

Global Conservation Full-Time

Salary Range

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Wildlife Conservation Society

About Wildlife Conservation Society

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run programs spanning more than 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries and all the world's oceans. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our nearly 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Industry
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Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bronx, New York
Year Founded
1895
Website
wcs.org
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