Grant Knight

Grant Knight is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as an ATPL Helicopter Pilot at HEVILIFT since March 2022, with expertise in check and training for H145D3 and Bell 412/212 helicopters. Previously, Grant held the position of Bell 412 SACAA ATPL Helicopter Captain and TRI at Ultimate HELI (Pty) Ltd, focusing on humanitarian support operations in South Sudan. Grant's extensive career includes a role as Chief Pilot at South African National Parks, where responsibilities encompassed managing significant budgets, overseeing flight operations, and conducting flight training. Accomplishments include implementing Night Vision Goggle operations for anti-poaching missions, receiving multiple awards for outstanding service, and holding instructional roles at Bassair Aviation. Grant's educational background includes a Master of Environmental Science and an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of South Africa and a National Diploma in Nature Conservation from Tshwane University of Technology.