Charnize Sibanyoni

SACAA Certified Remote Pilot & UAS Instructor · Training, Industrial & Agricultural UAV Ops (9 months)

Pretoria, GautengNew 0 jobs done

Profile Summary

Qualified Remote Pilot holding a valid SACAA Remote Pilot Licence and UAS Instructor Rating with 30+ logged flight hours and 9 months of UAV operations experience. Trained at Flyfofa Aviation School, Wonderboom, with hands-on field operations, equipment setup, troubleshooting and safety procedures, including flying close to buildings and industrial structures. Familiar with DJI Enterprise/Matrice platforms and agricultural spraying systems, and currently completing a Higher Certificate in SHEQMAN.

Experience & Credentials

Experience Level

Beginner

Flight Hours

30+

License

Other

Owns Drone Equipment

Work Experience

Sales Assistant/Cashier · Fish and Chips, Phola Mall

Dec 2025 – May 2026 · KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Demonstrated time management and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Worked independently while complying with standard operating procedures (SOP).

UAS Instructor Practicals / Training Assistant · Flyfofa Aviation School, Wonderboom National Airport

May 2026 – June 2026 · Pretoria, South Africa

Assisted senior SACAA instructors with pre-flight briefings, safety checks and practical training for RPC students.
Participated in supervised UAS practical flight training, including normal and emergency procedures.
Supported student pilots with flight planning, airspace awareness and safe operating procedures.
Assisted with student assessments and provided guidance on drone handling, situational awareness and airmanship.
Gained practical experience in classroom and flight-training environments under instructor supervision.

UAS Instructor · Flyfofa Aviation School, Wonderboom National Airport

June 2026 – August 2026 · Pretoria, South Africa

Assisted with the delivery of UAS pilot training and practical flight instruction.
Conducted and supported supervised practical flight exercises involving normal and emergency procedures.
Delivered guidance to student pilots on pre-flight preparation, flight safety, airspace compliance and operational procedures.
Assisted with student assessments and provided feedback on drone handling, situational awareness and airmanship.
Supported day-to-day flight-training operations and instructor activities within the aviation school.

Education

Geospatial Analysis Specialisation — Geospatial Analysis / GIS

University of Toronto & Coursera · 2026

Completed June 2026. Coursework included Introduction to GIS Mapping, GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design, Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS, and a GIS Mapping and Spatial Analysis Capstone.

Matric Certificate

Higher Certificate in SHEQMAN (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management) — Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management

In progress.

Key Achievements

Valid SACAA Remote Pilot Licence (RPL) UAS Instructor Rating 30+ logged UAS flight hours Completed Geospatial Analysis Specialisation (University of Toronto & Coursera, June 2026)