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Job Title:
Ministry Pilot
Employer:
Samaritan's Purse
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Thursday, 29 February 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
Samaritan's Purse is a global Christian humanitarian organization committed to providing spiritual and physical aid to people in need, driven by its mission to follow the example of Jesus Christ by helping those suffering from war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Renowned for its rapid and compassionate disaster response, the organization has earned international recognition for impactful programs such as Operation Christmas Child, emergency medical deployments, and long-term community development initiatives.
With a work culture grounded in faith, service, and integrity, Samaritan's Purse offers a fulfilling employee value proposition through meaningful work, spiritual enrichment, professional development, and opportunities to serve in dynamic global contexts. The organization provides diverse job opportunities with both field-based and remote work arrangements, supporting flexibility and mission-alignment.
Founded in 1970 by Bob Pierce and later led by Franklin Graham, it has evolved into a multi-faceted humanitarian agency, continually innovating its approach to relief work through partnerships, logistical excellence, and sustainable development models. Operating in over 100 countries, Samaritan's Purse has a vast reach and an enduring presence in crisis-prone regions. Its core values—compassion, integrity, stewardship, and faithfulness—guide all initiatives, while its CSR efforts focus on uplifting marginalized communities, restoring livelihoods, and sharing hope. For more information, visit www.samaritanspurse.org.
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Full-time
Deadline:
29 Feb 2024
Ministry Pilot job at Samaritan's Purse
Samaritan's Purse
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Samaritan's Purse is making a difference in the lives of people in East and Central Africa. Roads in this region are often poor or non-existent. Most often, the best and safest way to get there is to use aircraft. You could have a career with impact as a Fixed-Wing Ministry Pilot in this region.
This position supports Samaritans Purse East Africa programs and projects by providing safe and reliable air transportation. Pilots may be assigned to more than one aircraft type. Additionally, current base location(s) should not be assumed to be final; flexibility may be required.
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Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
Perform 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
Keep assigned aircraft charts and software updated
Keep the aircraft clean, neat, and polished when home and away from the home base including sanitizing the aircraft restroom facilities after each flight. Assist in the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of the hangar and property
Perform pre-flights and post-flights to ensure safety of flight
Work with the FAA as assigned.
Represent Samaritans 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
Assesses, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of staff
All other duties as assigned
Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.


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Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 1,500 hours flight time
Ability to obtain First Class Medical
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate - Airplane Single/Multi Engine Land with Instrument Rating
A&P preferred but not required
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies
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