Ministry Pilot - King Air 350

Samaritan's Purse; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term and Short-term disability

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in North Wilkesboro, NC, seeks a Ministry Pilot, King Air 350, to join our Mission Aviation Services team. This full-time role supports humanitarian work by planning and executing domestic and international flights.

Qualified candidates will hold BE-300 type rating, 3,000 total flight hours (1,000 in type), PIC ability in King Air 350, and valid FAA certificates. Travel about 90 days a year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BE-300 type rating with 1,000+ hours in King Air 350 and PIC capability.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with AMEL rating and valid medical.

Responsibilities

• Perform PIC and SIC duties as required for King Air 350 missions.
• Plan domestic and international flights with planning support.
• Maintain knowledge of AFM, aviation regulations, and procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to resolve discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BE-300 type rating

Pilot in Command experience (King Air 350)

3,000 total flight hours

1,000 hours in King Air 350

FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

FAA First Class Aviation Medical Certificate

FCC Restricted Radio Permit

US Passport

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 Ministry Pilot, King Air 350, 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 Ministry Pilot, King Air 350, you will have the opportunity to:

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

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. Greet passengers and load and unload all passenger luggage and cargo.

Plan domestic and/or 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.

Complete flight logs and passenger manifests for each flight in a timely manner; maintain electronic charts, databases, iPads, documents, etc. in a current and orderly manner.

Work with Samaritan's Purse mechanics and contracted maintenance personnel to identify and resolve any maintenance discrepancies (Ministry Pilots are not authorized to perform 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 from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BE-300 type rating and a minimum of 3,000 total flight hours, with 1,000 hours in type (current or recent) required. Must be able to act as PIC in King Air 350 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.

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.

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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.