WHAT IS YOUR CALLING?
Could this be Your Calling?
MAF is looking for people with a passion to reach others for Christ in remote areas around the world.
We seek committed Christians, with an active involvement in their home church. And a sense of personal calling to work in Christian mission with MAF.
Candidates need to be willing to undertake fundraising and communications work to grow their own supporter base in South Africa. This means that we seek those who have a base in South Africa, and full rights to work in South Africa with no restrictions.
Overseas assignments are normally for 4-year terms, but short-term and voluntary placements are sometimes available. To begin the process of getting to know MAF and the part that you can play, take the first step and find out what positions are available. Work with us today.
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With over 1400 people operating in over 37 countries worldwide our teams include: Managers, Accountants, IT, HR, Quality and Education Specialists, Operations and Logistics Personnel, Engineers, Pilots and many more. Could you be one of them?
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What WORK can be expected in your role?
We have a variety of roles from office staff and logistics to ground support and aircraft engineers. Find out more about the roles below.
Whether flying indigenous pastors to a church conference, conducting a lifesaving medical evacuation, or transporting food, supplies and materials to support a remote community, MAF pilots bring hope and healing through the holistic ministry of MAF. Could this be your calling?
Experience Required
MAF Pilot candidates need to hold as a minimum an ICAO based CPL, Instrument Rating and Class 1 Medical. In addition to the above, there are specific requirements by location as follows:
Arnhem Land, Australia – pilots must have 200+ hours’ flying time and 10 hours of night flying experience
Papua New Guinea – pilots must have 10 hours of night flying, 3 years’ commercial experience and 500 hours’ flying time (with 300+ hours PIC)
Bangladesh – seaplane pilots must have 2,000+ hours’ flying time (with 1,500 hours PIC), 250 hours of C208 experience and 25 hours’ night flying experience
Mongolia, Africa – experienced pilots must have 1,000+ hours’ flying time (with 500+ hours PIC)
Africa – basic pilots must have 500+ hours’ flying time (with 300 hours PIC).
Vacancy Expectations
Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate an aptitude for operating in varied and sometimes inhospitable environments with minimum support.
The MAF flying environment is varied. The terrain could be mountainous, with unconventional airstrips, e.g. 400 meters, 5+degree slope, dirt and 10-20 meters width. Rain, snow, heat, dust, ice, storms and a lack of navigational aids are also the norm.
Experience of flying cross-country in varied terrain, along with experience of working in a commercial environment and working with customers is a definite advantage.
Duty time for MAF pilots is 40 hours per week with 85 hours per month spent on flying. Pilots will be expected to overnight occasionally where services require.
MAF pilots are responsible for passengers and for loading and unloading though, in some situations, there is some support with this at MAF bases.
There is a considerable investment in getting even an experienced pilot operationally flying for MAF overseas. This is due to pre-field orientation and license conversion requirements. MAF pilots therefore need to serve for a minimum of 4 years.
MAF pilots are not able to fly cross-borders beyond the age of 60 in most countries that MAF is based. This means flying roles are not usually available for those reaching this age while employed by MAF.
Aircraft maintenance engineers and avionics technicians keep our aircraft operational. Without engineers, there would be no life-transforming flying. There are several types of roles needed. Could this be your calling?
Experience Required
MAF engineer candidates will need to demonstrate an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) based aviation maintenance licence. Avionics technicians will also need to hold an ICAO based licence and in some cases manufacturers courses.
In addition, candidates will need to demonstrate:
- 2 years practical experience preferred for engineer roles
- 3-4 years practical experience for experienced engineer roles
- 5+ years practical experience for chief engineer roles.
Work is undertaken on a variety of fixed-wing aircraft, such as Cessna 206, 208, Gippsland GA-8, DHC-6 and their engines (TCM/CMI IO-550, Lycoming IO-540 and P&WC PT6A turboprop).
Engineering Roles
MAF engineers
Aircraft maintenance engineers work closely with the chief engineer as part of the maintenance team working on single piston and/or turbine engine aircraft.
Experienced engineers
Experienced engineers are responsible for training and supervision of unlicensed aviation staff, and assisting with planning and scheduling of maintenance.
Chief engineers
Chief engineers are responsible for the management of the maintenance team and overall maintenance operation within an MAF hangar. They are also responsible for budgeting, hangar and stock control, supervision and training.
Avionics technicians
Avionics technicians are responsible for installation and maintenance of aircraft avionics both in the avionics shop and on the aircraft. They may also be responsible for HF radio ground station maintenance.
We don’t just seek pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers. The MAF team is also made up of a range of skilled staff carrying out ground based operational, management and support roles in overseas bases. Could this be your calling?
Management and Support
From country directors to operations managers, finance managers to IT specialists, quality managers to airfield developers, even home school support teachers, there could be a role which suits your skills and experience.
Got questions?
Let us know if you’re struggling to apply or for any other queries you may have and we’ll help you out. Let’s get to work!
CRITICAL VACANCIES
Critical vacancies this month:
Job Description:
The purpose of this role is to establish and maintain a presence within the MAF global recruitment network regionally, with a specific focus on southern and eastern African countries. Additionally, the role involves developing a growth strategy to attract talent by increasing MAF’s visibility and awareness across Southern Africa.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Manage recruitment activities within the recruitment systems by:
Providing leadership and oversight in the development and maintenance of HR/recruitment processes, ensuring they are efficient and customer-focused.
Overseeing the reporting, analysis, and implementation of actions derived from the recruitment database.
Leading updates and development of MAFI recruitment policies and processes in alignment with the HR strategy.
Developing a long-term attraction strategy to enhance MAF’s employer branding footprint across Southern Africa.
Requirements
Essential:
A tertiary qualification, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in organizational development, sales, marketing, or a related field.
At least 5 years of work experience in business/organizational recruitment development or a closely related field.
Ideal:
Aviation-related experience.
Enquiries and applications: recruitment@mafsa.co.za
