SummaryPilots may be assigned to more than one aircraft type. Additionally, for programs such as East Africa, 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 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 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 strongly preferred.
2,000 hours flight time
First Class Medical
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Cross-Country Time/Night Flight time/Instrument time
Location: Entebbe, UgandaFull Benefit Package Including
Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage
Disability insurance
Term Life insurance
Retirement savings plan
Ten paid holidays (holiday observance will depend on the host country)
Annual home leave
Twelve vacation days per year
Samaritan’s Purse Distinct ObjectivesPROCLAIM THE GOSPEL – EXALT Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the worldSERVE WITH EXCELLENCE – EXCEED the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdomRESPOND WITH COMPASSIONATE ACTION – EXPEDITE our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to ministerDEMONSTRATE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY – EXHIBIT character and integrity personally, at home and workWALK IN BOLD FAITH – EXPECT God to do the impossible
