Chief Pilot

Samaritan's Purse; North Wilkesboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site medical clinic

FSA

Disability insurance

Paid family medical leave

Term life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse International is seeking a Chief Pilot for the Gulfstream G550 to join the Mission Aviation Services team in North Wilkesboro, NC. The role focuses on safety, crew scheduling, budgeting, and policy development to support domestic and international relief operations.

The position requires an ATP with AMEL, a Gulfstream G550 type rating and significant flight hours, plus international experience and leadership in a corporate flight setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• GV type rating and a minimum of 5,000 total flight hours, with 1,000 hours in type (current or recent) required. Must be able to act as PIC in the Gulfstream G550 aircraft. Currency must be maintained in all assigned aircraft as provided by the ministry.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with the appropriate AMEL rating, valid FAA First Class Aviation Medical Certificate, FCC Restricted Radio Permit, and current US Passport required.
• International experience required.
• King Air 350 (BE-300 type rating) highly preferred.
• Chief Pilot leadership experience in a corporate flight department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Perform Ministry Pilot duties per FARs and Aircraft Flight Manuals to ensure safety of personnel and equipment.
• Schedule fixed-wing air crews for all air operations, domestic and international, including disaster relief missions.
• Work with MAS Wilkesboro leadership on budgeting, staffing, and forecasting.
• Oversee flight operations policies and procedures to ensure safety and SMS engagement.
• Manage pilot proficiency and compliance; scheduleTraining reviews; track flight hours.
• Ensure operations comply with ministry policies and government regs; implement process improvements.
• Coordinate with mechanics/maintenance personnel to resolve discrepancies (pilots not authorized to maintain).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

G550 type rating

Pilot in command (PIC)

5000 total flight hours

1000 hours in type

FAA ATP with AMEL

First Class Medical

International experience

King Air 350 rating

Leadership experience

US Passport

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Chief Pilot, Gulfstream G550 to join our Mission Aviation Services team in North Wilkesboro, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Chief Pilot, Gulfstream G550, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.

Perform Ministry Pilot duties as assigned in accordance with FAR's, policies, procedures, and Aircraft Flight Manuals to ensure safety of personnel/equipment on the ground and in-flight.

Schedule fixed-wing air crews for all air operations, domestic and international, including support and deployment of multi-week disaster relief missions. Work closely with the Director of MAS Wilkesboro on budgeting, staffing, and forecasting.

Oversee the development and implementation of flight operations policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of safety, encouraging active employee participation in the MAS Safety Management System (SMS).

Manage and ensure ongoing proficiency and compliance of pilots through training and required reviews. Oversee the scheduling of fixed-wing pilots for Flight Safety and/or other training activities. Ensure all pilots are current by tracking flight experience.

Ensure flight operations are conducted in accordance with established ministry policies and procedures and are following applicable government regulations. Actively support process improvements and establish best practices aligned with the ministry's mission objectives.

Work with Samaritan's Purse mechanics and contracted maintenance personnel to identify and resolve any maintenance discrepancies (Ministry Pilots are not authorized to conduct aircraft maintenance)

Other duties as assigned.

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

GV type rating and a minimum of 5,000 total flight hours, with 1,000 hours in type (current or recent) required. Must be able to act as PIC in the Gulfstream G550 aircraft. Currency must be maintained in all assigned aircraft as provided by the ministry.

FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with the appropriate AMEL rating, valid FAA First Class Aviation Medical Certificate, FCC Restricted Radio Permit, and current US Passport required.

International experience required.

King Air 350 (BE-300 type rating) highly preferred.

Chief Pilot leadership experience in a corporate flight department preferred.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

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

Type: Full-Time

Department: Mission Aviation Services

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Travel: This position requires domestic and international travel of approximately 90 days per year; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.