Pilot jobs in Africa

11 live Captain, First Officer and Instructor vacancies across Africa — currently hiring: Air Senegal, Africa World Airlines, RwandAir, Airlink, easyJet, Ethiopian Airlines. Updated daily, every listing structured for Google Jobs.

Flying in Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa's operators range from established national carriers and their regional subsidiaries to cargo, charter, humanitarian and aerial survey operations. Multi-engine turboprop and regional jet experience is widely valued, and many positions are based at a single hub flying a regional route network.

Which pilot licence do employers in Africa require?

Licences are issued by each state's civil aviation authority. Operators commonly accept ICAO-compliant ATPL(A) or CPL(A) holders and arrange a local validation after selection. Requirements differ considerably between states, so check the individual listing. Read the licence conversion guide →

Do I need a type rating to fly in Africa?

It depends on the operator. Some Africa vacancies require a current type rating on the aircraft, while others accept non type-rated applicants and provide or bond the type rating as part of the package. Every listing states which applies, and the jobs page can be filtered by Type-Rated or Non Type-Rated. Type rating guides →

How often are new pilot jobs in Africa added?

New vacancies are added daily as employers post them. A free job alert filtered to Africa will email you as soon as a matching Captain, First Officer or Instructor vacancy goes live — no account is required. Set up a free job alert →