Ministry Pilot, Liberia

Job Description

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Samaritan’s Purse is making a difference in the lives of people in Liberia, 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 Ministry Pilot in this region.  Mission Aviation Services is seeking a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, who has been called to make disciples of all nations through use of their aviation related knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

This position supports Samaritan’s Purse West 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs 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.
• Keeps assigned aircraft charts and software updated.
• Keeps the aircraft clean, neat, and polished when home and away from the home base including sanitizing the aircraft restroom facilities after each flight.
• Assists in the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of SP hangar and property.
• Performs pre-flights and post-flights to ensure safety of flight.
• Works with the FAA as assigned.
• Represents Samaritan’s Purse as a professional when dealing with donors, government officials, and others.
• Aircrew should expect to overnight away from home base approximately 10% of the time.
• Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.

EDUCATION and/or 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.
• Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies preferred.
• Minimum 1,500 hours flight time
• FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• FAA Commercial Airman Certificate with Instrument Rating
• A&P desired but not required

Full-Time Position

Full Benefits Package including:

• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Term Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave

Location: Monrovia, Liberia