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
- 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
- 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)
