JOB DETAILS:

Samaritan’s Purse is making a difference in the lives of people in East and Central Africa. Roads in this region are often poor or non-existent. Most often, the best and safest way to get there is to use aircraft. You could have a career with impact as a Fixed-Wing Ministry Pilot in this region. This position supports Samaritans Purse East Africa programs and projects by providing safe and reliable air transportation. Pilots may be assigned to more than one aircraft type. Additionally, current base location(s) should not be assumed to be final; flexibility may be required.

A day in the life of a Ministry Pilot:
At Samaritan’s Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Ministry Pilot, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
• Perform pilot duties, including filing flight plans, obtaining weather data and interpreting the information for flights, completing aircraft weight and balances for flights, loading and unloading passenger luggage and cargo

• Keep assigned aircraft charts and software updated
• Keep the aircraft clean, neat, and polished when home and away from the home base including sanitizing the aircraft restroom facilities after each flight. Assist in the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of the hangar and property
• Perform pre-flights and post-flights to ensure safety of flight
• Work with the FAA as assigned.
• Represent Samaritans Purse as a professional when dealing with donors, government officials, and others
• Aircrew should expect to overnight away from home base approximately 35% of the time and up to 30 days at a time when a humanitarian crisis arises
• Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of staff
• All other duties as assigned
• Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours flight time
• Ability to obtain First Class Medical
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single/Multi Engine Land with Instrument Rating
• A&P preferred but not required
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies