Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 20, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Location: Eldoret, Kenya
Job ID: 12692

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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 Samaritan’s 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 Samaritan’s 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

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

Job Location: Eldoret, Kenya/Entebbe, Uganda
Type: Full-Time
Accompaniment: Family Accompaniment
Travel Expectations: approximately 35% of the time and up to 30 days at a time when a humanitarian crisis arises; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary

Benefits:
• International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days
• When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Job application procedure
Use the link below to apply.
https://careers.samaritanspurse.org/jobs/7726210-ministry-pilot

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