Pilot jobs in Africa
Captain, First Officer and Instructor vacancies across Africa at airlines, cargo operators and business jet companies — updated daily as employers post.
No vacancies based in Africa are live on bestpilotjobs.com right now. Recruitment moves in waves — fleet deliveries, seasonal ACMI and wet-lease demand and command upgrades all open new positions — and new listings appear here daily as employers post them. Set up a free job alert and we will email you the moment a vacancy in Africa goes live.
Set up a job alert →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 →