Wilderness Air Botswana is an air charter service operating exclusively within Botswana. The company specializes in providing private safari flights, Wilderness Air Botswana is part of a multi-national operation that operates a fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans, chosen for their ability to transport visitors to remote wilderness destinations.
Wilderness Air is proud to be the air partner of Wilderness Safaris, a responsible ecotourism and conservation company with private access to the finest wilderness and wildlife areas of southern Africa.
Wilderness Air is privileged to fly into some of the most pristine wilderness areas in and around Botswana. We believe that flying is an integral part of each guest’s travel experience and that our pilots’ passion and professionalism can make a genuine contribution to journeys that change lives.
Wilderness Air therefore sees the benefits to safety and proficiency in establishing its very own training facility, complete with a type rated C208 simulator.
We are looking for dynamic, dedicated and energy packed suitable individuals with a passion and proven experience in the aviation field. We wish to invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the below positions.
The Chief Ground Instructor is responsible for overseeing and managing the ground training program for pilot training at the aviation facility. This role requires extensive knowledge and experience in aviation training, as well as the ability to lead and mentor a team of ground instructors. The Chief Ground Instructor will work closely with the Chief Flight Instructor to ensure a comprehensive and effective training program for student pilots.
Job Summary
Type: full-time
Location: Gaborone
Category: Aviation Training
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement ground training curriculum for all pilot training courses in accordance with the Training and Procedures Manual and in terms of the applicable requirements prescribed by the Civil Aviation Authority and the Authorized Training Organization Certificate.
- Supervise a team of ground instructors and provide guidance and support in delivering effective instruction to students.
- Conduct regular evaluations of ground training programs to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Coordinate with the Chief Flight Instructor to ensure consistency between ground and flight training programs.
- Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for ground instructors to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of student progress and achievement in ground training.
- Collaborate with other aviation department staff to ensure a cohesive and coordinated training program for students.
- Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and advancements in aviation training to continually improve the ground training program.
- Possession of a quality management system (QMS) qualification will be an advantage.
Requirements
- Instructors with minimum of 500 hours instruction experience
- Minimum of 1000 hours PIC on the C208/turbine aircraft
- Must have TRI on the C208 or Instructor Rated
- Minimum of 2000 hours Total Flying time
- Integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Energetic
- Innovative
- Team player
- Organised, methodical, systems based and good time management skills
Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply following the below Link: https://wilderness.simplify.hr/vacancy/fcqah
How to Apply
Applications for each specific role are to be submitted via the unique links provided under each job title’s “Qualifications/Requirements” section.
CLOSING DATE: 07 July 2026
General Application Notes:* Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications and to the salary scale of Wilderness Air, Botswana.* Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply enclosing a current curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates.* PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE COMMUNICATED WITH.
