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Wildlife Conservation Society

Conservation Pilot – Okapi Wildlife Reserve

📍 Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo - Kinshasa 🏷 Governance & Public Policy 🗓 Posted 21 Oct 2026
  • Pilot aircraft across the Okapi Wildlife Reserve to support protected area surveillance, monitoring and logistical operations for WCS's conservation programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Manage aviation activities for the WCS DRC programme, coordinating with the WCS Aviation Program team and field operations leadership to ensure safe, compliant flight operations
  • Lead a small team of observers and assistants, directing their work on monitoring flights and logistical support missions
  • Deliver expert pilot-in-command (PIC) capabilities, adhering strictly to all safety procedures and regulations for aircraft operations in remote protected areas
  • Organise logistical support flights across the DRC, Uganda and beyond, ensuring seamless coordination between park anti-poaching teams and national logistical partners

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