South Africa's directory for verified pilots
Build one profile instead of sending your CV to every operator. We verify commercial pilots before they go live, and operators subscribe to contact them directly, with no fee per hire.
Built by the team behind Lofft, which already connects drone pilots with operators across South Africa.
- License
- CPL / ATPL
- Verification
- Documents and call
- Coverage
- South Africa
About us
Why we built Lofft Crew
In South Africa, commercial pilots often send the same CV to dozens of operators and hear nothing back, while operators struggle to know who they're actually talking to. We've seen this problem before: we already run Lofft, connecting drone operators and pilots across the country. Lofft Crew brings that same approach to fixed-wing and helicopter aviation — one verified profile instead of a CV blast, and a directory operators can actually trust.
Built by aviation people
We already run Lofft, connecting drone operators and pilots across South Africa. Lofft Crew brings that same approach to fixed-wing and helicopter aviation.
Verification that means something
Every pilot is checked against their SACAA license and medical certificate, then meets us on a call, before their profile ever goes live.
Free for pilots, always
Operators pay a subscription to search the directory and unlock contact details. Pilots never pay to build or maintain a profile.
Verification
How we verify pilots
Before a profile becomes visible to operators, it goes through a document review and a short introductory call.
Document review
We check the pilot's SACAA license, medical certificate, and ratings. This usually takes up to three business days. If anything is missing or does not match, we get in touch so it can be corrected.
Book a call
Once the documents are verified, the pilot books a 20-minute online call at a time that suits them.
The introductory call
We talk through their experience, where they are based, and anything relevant on their record, and get a general sense of how they present themselves.
Go live
Your profile is approved and becomes visible to verified operators, showing your experience, type ratings, and bio — essentially your CV. When an operator wants to reach out, they contact you directly using your preferred contact method.
What this does not cover. Verification confirms a pilot's documents and identity, but it does not assess whether they are the right fit for a specific aircraft, role, or operation. That decision, along with any further checks the role requires, remains the hiring company's responsibility.
How it works
For pilots and operators
Pilots build their profile once, and it stays visible to every verified operator on the platform. Operators search the directory and unlock contact details for the pilots who match what they need.
For pilots
Get listed
Build your profile once, and every verified operator on the platform can find and contact you.
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Create a profile
Sign up free and add your license, ratings, and flight hours.
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Get verified
We review your documents, usually within three business days.
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Book your call
Once verified, book a 20-minute introductory call at a time that works for you.
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Go live
After the call, your profile appears in the directory and operators can contact you.
For operators
Find pilots
Search verified pilots by category, rating, and hours, then unlock contact details for the ones you want to reach.
- 01
Get verified
Tell us how you operate commercially and upload proof (AOC, ATO, Part 91, or an explanation). Usually reviewed within a few business days.
- 02
Subscribe
Pick a monthly or annual plan — see pricing below. No per-hire fees, and you can cancel any time.
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Search the directory
Filter by category, province, rating, and minimum flight hours.
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Unlock contact details
View the full verified profile, license, and contact information.
Pricing
One plan for operators
No per-hire fees. Subscribe monthly or annually, and cancel any time.
Monthly
R899/month
Billed every month. Cancel any time.
Annual
R8 990/year
Works out to about R749/month, billed once a year.
Requirements
What you'll need
A quick look at what pilots need to get verified, and what operators need to start unlocking profiles.
Pilot manifest
To create a profile
Everything below is required before a profile can be verified and go live.
- A valid commercial SACAA license: CPL or ATPL
- License category: fixed-wing, helicopter, or both
- A current Class 1 medical certificate — required for commercial operations under SACAA Part 67
- A General Radiotelephony Certificate (RTC)
- Your logbook summary (last 3 pages)
- Ratings relevant to the aircraft: night, instrument, multi-engine, or type rating
- Total flight hours and recent flying hours
- Contact details, home province, and your base airport
- An accident/incident declaration
Operator manifest
To unlock pilots
What we need from a company to activate a subscription.
- Company type: from scheduled airlines and charter operators to flight schools, corporate flight departments, and private aircraft owners
- Proof you can operate commercially: an AOC, ATO, Part 91 private operation, or a description of your operation
- Company description, location, and a contact person to receive unlocked pilot details
- VAT number, if you have one, so we can invoice your subscription correctly
- An active subscription once verified, billed through Paystack. Cancel any time.
Questions
Before you sign up
Get started
Pilots can build a verified profile for free. Operators can subscribe to start unlocking verified contact details.