Mission Pilots - Various Locations

Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAFI) is an organisation using light aircraft to deliver help, hope and healing in developing countries. For over 75 years, MAF has been transporting patients, relief workers, produce and medical supplies to the world's remotest regions and places of deepest human need - places where flying is not a luxury but a lifeline.

We operate in 13 countries across the world supporting local infrastructure and logistics surrounding missions. We provide life-saving medical evacuations and transport essential supplies to those who who need it most. MAF seeks to transform the lives of the people not just physically but spiritually too.

We are looking for experienced mission pilots to serve in these countries and help us in our goal to reach isolated communities. Current vacancies are in Liberia, Guinea, South Sudan, Tanzania, Chad, Madagascar and Papua New Guinea.

Responsibilities

To serve as a Pilot with MAF you will need to possess an extensive set of skills, having the ability to anticipate changes and solve problems effectively and efficiently.

You will also safely and efficiently operate MAF aircraft in accordance with company policies and procedures. 

Your role will be to actively embrace your flying duties by maintaining flying qualifications in accordance with MAF standard operating procedures and national regulations. You will have a pro-active approach to the role - ensuring national licensing and medical requirements are met.

As part of a team,  in addition to flying, you will share other duties to maintain operational efficiency, effectiveness, quality and safety of operations in the programme.

You will be expected to maintain and improve personal professional standard by participating in necessary training and completing relevant modules. You will also be tasked to undertake all duties commensurate with the role. 

Please click on the link for the full job profile Mission Pilot - Multi role

**NOTE: You will need to obtain appropriate work permits for the country the position is based in**

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• ICAO Commercial Pilots License with instrument rating
• Aviation Medical - Class 1 
• IELTS Minimum English proficiency level 6 or equivalent
• Approx 500 - 1000+ flight hours (the requirement is dependant on the country AOC and demands of aircraft and environment)
• Candidates from a preferred Training Provider may be accepted with 250 hours depending on a suitable vacancy and location.
• Aptitude in verbal and numerical reasoning
• Demonstrated knowledge and operational proficiency in aircraft performance and loading, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, weather, aircraft instrumentation, crew/cockpit resource management, pilot decision making, safety and quality systems

Desirable:

• Experience and recent proficiency in the operation of small aircraft, single pilot operations to CPL standards
• Experience of working in commercial or corporate aviation highly recommended
• IFR Operations
• Mountain/Bush flying

There is an occupational requirement for overseas staff to be committed Christians, sent and supported by their home Church, and able to support and promote the Christian ethos and beliefs of MAF as a mission organisation through taking part in Christian activities such as Church events, prayer meetings etc. All roles (unless otherwise specified) require some personal support raising to be carried out under the guidance and training of MAF UK.

To apply now go to:

Mission Pilots - Various locations in | Careers at MAF I - Mount Hagen (icims.com)

Please be aware that candidates not already holding Australian residency may not be able to meet the requirements for a visa for this role as set out by the Australian immigration authority. MAF UK may therefore need to ask you to consider an alternative MAF vacancy in another location.