Aviation Maintenance Technician, Uganda job posts at Samaritan’s Purse Mission Aviation Services

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DEADLINE: Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL: Bachelor Degree

JOB LOCATION: Kampala

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Samaritan’s Purse Mission Aviation Services is seeking a servant of Jesus Christ who feels God’s leading to make disciples of all nations through use of their aviation-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for our East Africa program. This position requires the applicant hold a current United States Federal Aviation Administration A&P License. We currently operate a turbine converted DC-3 and Cessna 208Bs in this location. PT6/C208 and experience with turbine powered aircraft desired.

A day in the life of an Aviation Maintenance Technician:

At Samaritan’s Purse, 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 Aviation Maintenance Technician, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him

• Maintain Samaritan’s Purse aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations

• Perform preflight and post flight inspections

• Coordinate with the Director of Maintenance and other aircraft maintenance technicians to ensure aircraft are properly maintained

• Travel with the aircraft as a crewmember and perform duties associated with the mission as assigned

• Repair and maintain aircraft ground support equipment

• Perform line service duties including refueling

• Clean interiors and exteriors of aircraft

• Assist in maintaining hangar facilities and lease property to meet the highest possible standards of safety and appearance

• Assist with loading and unloading of the aircraft at home base and enroute destinations.

• All other duties as assigned

Learn more about serving with Samaritan’s Purse.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or two to four years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings. Inspection Authorization preferred but not required

• Ability to maintain aircraft in order to meet or exceed FAA requirements

• 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: Entebbe, Uganga

Type: Full-Time

Accompaniment: Family Accompaniment

Travel Expectations: As assigned

Benefits:

• International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance

• Paid Family Medical Leave

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid holidays

• 12 vacation/personal days

• 10 sick days

• When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

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