Chief Pilot Helicopter Management (Re-Advert)
Listing reference: eskom_001778
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 December 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Electrical Engineering
Location: Midrand
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To manage the overall operation of the Helicopter section and ensure that control, management and discipline are maintained with crew whilst undertaking their duties.
Department: Aviation
Business Unit: Apollo & CS
Task Grade: M17
Location: Ultimate Heliport, Waterfall, Midrand
Position Code: 50767833SM
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the operations of the helicopter section.
- Perform the legislated Chief Pilot duties for the helicopter section, as required by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).
- Provide financial leadership for the helicopter section and prepares the annual budget in collaboration with the financial office.
- Manage the planning of the composition of the helicopter fleet.
- Direct the in-house marketing of the helicopter section.
Behavioural:
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Initiative
Leadership:
- Strong leadership attributes and abilities
- Coaching and mentoring
Knowledge:
- Eskom policies, processes and procedures
- Civil Aviation Industry developments
- Type rated on aircraft operated by NTCSA Aviation
Skills:
- General management
- Decision making
- Financial
- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Analytical
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
• Valid Airline Transport Licence
Experience:
• 7 years related experience as qualified pilot
• 5000 hours total flying time
• 3000 hours (turbine)
• 5000 hours total flying time
• 3000 hours (turbine)
Disclaimer:
“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”
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