Nico Jacobs is an entrepreneur, California State licensed contractor, and instructor pilot with over 32 years’ experience. Nico gained extensive experience in large mining infrastructure projects, farming and wildlife management.

Nico is an experienced fixed wing, helicopter and instructor pilot with over 30 years’ experience. As the co-founder of Rhino 911 he is passionate about flying and combines his vast skills and experience in conservation of wildlife, especially rhino conservation.

Aviation Training and Experience

Commercial Helicopter Pilot & Instructor.

• South Africa - SA CAA CPL (H) 027 026 2967

• USA - FAA PPL / CPL / IFR (H) 3929741

CPL Helicopter Experience: Total CPL H 5500.5h

Robinson 22 & 44 3687.2h

MD 500 63.1h

Bell 206 66.1h

Bell 407 180.0h

Bell 429 2.0h

AS350 216.9h

EC120 127.4h

B105 7.5h

Instruction 307.0h

NVG 141.6h

PPL Aircraft

C172 & C21 661.3h

South African Civil Aviation Authority, Gauteng, South Africa – Commercial Helicopter Pilot, Grade II Instructor Rating, Game & Culling, Sling & Cargo, Night Vision rating.

Aviation Courses & training:

 1999 Robinson 44 Factory course, LA, California

 2016 Bell Helicopter 407 Factory Course, Texas

 2016 Bell Helicopter Night Vision Goggles & Special Operations, Texas

 2018 Air Zermatt Mountain ad Heslo Training, Zermatt Switzerland

 2021 Bell IIMC Training, Texas

 2022 Airbus AS 350 B3 training