15 March 2026

Woolpert, Inc. | PA-31 Pilot

South Africa

Survey Pilot - Johannesburg, South Africa

Woolpert, a global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services, is seeking experienced and mission-ready Survey Pilots to join its dynamic Operations Team in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role is integral to supporting Woolpert’s geospatial and aerial survey missions through extensive fieldwork across various locations.

Responsibilities

Support Woolpert’s geospatial and aerial survey missions through extensive fieldwork across various locations.

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.
  • Valid passport.
  • Flexibility to work away from base for up to 6 weeks at a time.

Preferred Experience & Skills

  • Type-rated on twin-engine aircraft.
  • Experience flying turbine aircraft.
  • Prior survey flight experience is advantageous.
  • Completion of the following short courses: CRM (Crew Resource Management), DG (Dangerous Goods), SEPT (Safety and Emergency Procedures Training).
  • SMS (Safety Management Systems) is advantageous.

Aircraft Ratings (Advantageous)

  • Cessna Reims F406
  • Piper PA31-350
  • Partenavia P.68 series

About Woolpert

Woolpert is a certified Great Place to Work® and a rapidly growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) company. With a commitment to innovative thinking, design excellence, and cutting-edge technology, Woolpert delivers exceptional client value. The company fosters a culture of passion, progress, and innovation, providing limitless opportunities for career growth and development. Woolpert makes a significant impact through meaningful projects that improve quality of life globally.

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. The company recruits, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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