Aviation

MAF staff use their skills to share the love of Jesus Christ with isolated people. Whether flying indigenous pastors to a church conference, conducting a lifesaving medical evacuation, or transporting food, supplies and materials to support a remote community, MAF pilots help bring hope and healing through the holistic ministry of MAF.

MAF is always looking for long-term missionaries—however, due to the nature and locales of MAF’s work these pilots must meet certain standards. MAF pilot/mechanics fly in very remote and often rugged locations. Because of this, we have limited opportunities for pilots who do not also have a maintenance certification (A&P).

All candidates must meet the missionary and professional qualifications listed below.

Missionary Qualifications

All candidates must meet the following personal qualifications. Couples applying to MAF must individually meet these qualifications.

  • A committed relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Active in a local church or ministry for two years
  • 12 hours of college-level Bible courses or equivalent training (more details here)

Professional Qualifications

Pilot/Mechanic

  • Commercial Pilot License with instrument rating
  • Minimum 400 hours total time
  • 50 hours high-performance time
  • Airframe & Powerplant Certificate
  • Current Second Class FAA Medical Certificate
  • Recommended: Certified Flight Instructor rating

Maintenance Technician

  • Airframe & Powerplant Certificate
  • Recommended:
    • Experience in general aviation maintenance
    • Inspection Authorization
    • Shop management skills

Avionics Technician

  • Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic’s license
  • Two years of electronics schooling or equivalent
    • NCATT AET certification (preferred)
    • FCC (GROL) certification (optional)
  • Experience in avionics including:
    • Troubleshooting, installations, bench repairs and courses

Pilot (w/o Mechanics License)

(limited opportunities)

  • Commercial Pilot License with instrument rating
  • Minimum 1,000 hours total time
    • 100 hours of instrument experience
    • 200 hours of high performance time
    • A maximum of 500 hours of CFI and/or SIC (second-in-command) time may be considered toward the 1,000 total time.
  • Minimum 500 – 1,000 hours total time if looking to serve with MAF International
  • Maintenance help/duties will be expected on the field
  • Current Second Class FAA Medical Certificate
  • Recommended:
    • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument rating
    • Turbine experience

Current Aviation Needs

Maintenance Specialists

Africa Region (4), Eurasia Region (1), Indonesia Region (1), Latin America (1)

Pilot/Mechanics

Africa Region (7), Eurasia Region (2), Indonesia Region (2),

Pilot Specialists

Africa Region (1), Eurasia Area (3), Latin America Region (4),

Aviation Ground School Instructor

Eurasia Area (1)