Pilot at Samaritans Purse

Job description

P ilots 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. Incumbent will perform the following duties.

NOTE: Due to Kenya worker regulations, Kenya residents are preferred for this position.

Essential Duties

• Ability to obtain a first class medical and maintain at least a second class medical certificate and valid pilot's license (commercial minimum).
• Performs pilot duties as needed or assigned.
• Files flight plans as needed or assigned.
• Obtains weather data and interprets data based on flight plan.
• Completes aircraft weight and balances for flights.
• Loads and unloads passenger's luggage and cargo in aircraft.
• 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.
• Assists with office duties and other duties as assigned.
• Aircrew should expect to overnight away from home base approximately 35% of the time. Personnel should anticipate many of the locations being austere with few amenities. Showers, a hot meal, and even a bed may not be available. Sleeping in the aircraft may at times be required.
• Be willing and comfortable working in remote environments, with little support structure, often in unstable areas or war zones.
• When humanitarian crisis arise, it may be necessary to temporarily deploy away from the home base for several weeks, and even up to 30 days at a time.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
• 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.
• Competitive Salary with Full Benefit Package

Samaritan’s Purse Distinct Objectives

• PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL - EXALT Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world
• SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE - EXCEED the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom
• RESPOND WITH COMPASSIONATE ACTION - EXPEDITE our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister
• DEMONSTRATE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY - EXHIBIT character and integrity personally, at home and work
• WALK IN BOLD FAITH - EXPECT God to do the impossible