Deputy Director

Samaritan's Purse; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account (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 in North Wilkesboro, NC invites a Deputy Director to lead the Mission Aviation Services Africa program, overseeing operations, staffing, and compliance while supporting the organization’s mission to share the Gospel.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in aviation, with familiarity with FAA/CAA regulations, budgeting, and staff development. Willingness to travel internationally is essential; strong leadership is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of aviation leadership experience.
• Overseas aviation exposure is strongly desired.
• In-depth knowledge of FAA 14 CFR regulations and aviation operations.
• Experience managing aviation personnel, staffing, training, and program evaluation.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills; able to handle confidential info.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day MAS Africa operations with quarterly site visits to Africa.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, deployment, and qualification tracking of staff.
• Partner with Director and Finance to develop annual operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure compliance with FAA/CAA and maintain SMS and ERP for safety culture.
• Collaborate with MAS programs, vendors, and stakeholders to secure resources.

Skills

Aviation operations leadership

Budgeting & oversight

Staffing & training

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation/related field

FAA/aviation operations experience

Job description

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Job ID: 17597
Date Posted: Sep 21, 2026

Get Involved!

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 Deputy Director to join our Mission Aviation Services team in North Wilkesboro, NC, in support of our Africa aviation program.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 Deputy Director, you will have the opportunity to:

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

Manage and oversee day-to-day Mission Aviation Services (MAS) Africa operations, including quarterly site visits to East and West Africa.

Lead the recruitment, onboarding, training, deployment, and ongoing qualification of MAS Africa international field staff, pilots, mechanics, and dispatchers.

Partner with the Director and Finance team to develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets while leading strategic projects, initiatives, and organizational communications.

Ensure compliance with FAA, CAA, and other applicable regulatory requirements, while maintaining MAS Africa manuals, SOPs, training documents, the Safety Management System (SMS), and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to promote a strong safety culture.

Collaborate with MAS programs, ministry departments, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure MAS Africa has the resources and support needed to accomplish its mission.

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 from a four-year college or university and five (5) or more years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Operational overseas aviation experience strongly desired.

Working knowledge of FAA 14 CFR regulations and comprehensive knowledge of aviation operations, including flight operations, maintenance, safety management systems (SMS), and operational risk management.

Experience in aviation personnel management, including staffing, training, qualification tracking, scheduling, performance management, and evaluating program effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.

Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound operational decisions in time-sensitive or high-pressure environments.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage confidential information with discretion and adapt proactively to changing operational needs.

12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

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

• 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

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Travel: This position requires domestic/international travel of approximately 75 days/year. Maintaining travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Date Posted: Sep 21, 2026