Ministry Pilot | Cessna C208B / DC-3

Position Summary

The Ministry Pilot operates Cessna C208B Caravan and DC-3 aircraft throughout Eastern Africa in support of humanitarian and ministry operations. The position is responsible for safe and efficient flight operations while maintaining aircraft airworthiness, operational readiness, and compliance with applicable aviation requirements.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Approximately 35% travel
• Travel assignments may extend up to 30 days during humanitarian crises

Responsibilities

• Operate Cessna C208B Caravan and DC-3 aircraft throughout Eastern Africa
• Conduct flight planning, weather analysis, and route analysis
• Calculate aircraft weight and balance
• Ensure safe loading and transportation of passengers, baggage, and cargo
• Conduct pre-flight, post-flight, and routine aircraft inspections
• Identify and report aircraft discrepancies
• Maintain aircraft safety, airworthiness, and operational readiness
• Maintain aircraft cabin and restroom cleanliness
• Ensure charts, navigation databases, software, and flight resources remain current
• Assist with hangar, property, and aircraft maintenance activities within pilot responsibilities
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and the FAA as assigned
• Support humanitarian and ministry flight operations as required

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Airplane Single-Engine Land Rating
• Airplane Multi-Engine Land Rating
• Instrument Rating
• Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
• Minimum 2,500 hours Total Flight Time
• Minimum 500 hours turboprop and/or turbojet time
• Bachelor’s degree or 2–4 years of related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies, with opportunity to complete after hire if not already satisfied
• Fluency in English
• Required travel documentation and vaccinations for international travel
• Ability to meet the organization's faith-based employment requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

Benefits

• International medical insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days
• Access to on-site medical clinic for staff and dependents when at IHQ

Compensation

Not Specified