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[Company] is seeking a Ministry Pilot to join our Mission Aviation Services department in Greensboro, NC. As a Ministry Pilot, you will operate ministry-owned aircraft to transport company President/Chief Executive Officer, ministry officials, ministry guests, and cargo. This position requires a minimum of 5,000 flight hours with 1,000 hours in the B757/B767 series aircraft, as well as a current B757/B767 type rating. Come use your aviation skills and knowledge to advance the Gospel!
Please note that this position requires residence in or relocation to Greensboro, NC. This is a full-time role at our Airlift Response Center.
A day in the life of a Ministry Pilot:
At [Company], the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of Ministry Pilot, you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
Perform pilot duties as needed or assigned. Must be able to perform Pilot in Command (PIC) and/or Second in Command (SIC) duties as required in assigned ministry aircraft.
Plan domestic and/or complex international trips with the assistance of an international trip planning service. Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks to ensure safe flight operations.
Maintain expert knowledge of assigned aircraft, Approved Flight Manual (AFM), aviation regulations, policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of readiness and professional skill as a pilot.
Greet passengers and load/unload all passenger's luggage and cargo.
Complete flight logs and passenger manifests for each flight in a timely manner, maintains electronic charts, databases, iPads, documents, etc. in current and orderly manner.
Work with [Company] mechanics and contracted maintenance personnel to identify and resolve any maintenance discrepancies. Follow ministry pilot guidelines in regards to not being authorized to conduct aircraft maintenance.
Maintain the aircraft in a clean and organized fashion when at home and away from base.
All other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or five (5) to ten (10) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must maintain appropriate type ratings and meet both the minimum total flight hours, and minimum flight hours in type requirements. Current or recent flight hours in type required.
Minimum of 5,000 flight hours with 1,000 hours in B757/B767 series aircraft required.
Current B757/767 type rating required.
International flight experience required.
FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with the appropriate AMEL rating.
Valid FAA First Class Aviation Medical Certificate, FCC Restricted Radio Permit, current U.S. Passport.
Currency must be maintained in all assigned aircraft as provided by the ministry.
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.
Job Location: Greensboro, NC (fully onsite)
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
Travel Expectations: This position required domestic and international travel of approximately 60 days per year; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary
Benefits:
On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
Paid Family Medical Leave
Term Life Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
10 paid holidays
12 vacation/personal days
10 sick days
[Company] Mission Statement:
[Company] is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, [Company] has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.