Serve with AIM AIR

Full term. Short term. Summer internships. Volunteers.
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WE ARE MISSIONARIES TOO

We come from various countries and raise our own financial support to volunteer in our roles. Our team is a broad mix of skills, personality, and experience; sharing a common vision for ministry in Africa. We have an ongoing need for more personnel with the skills and the heart for this work. This includes Avionics Technicians, Administrators, Pilots, Mechanics, Fund-Raising Experts, Media Gurus, and volunteers.

AIM AIR’s main base is at Wilson Airport in Nairobi Kenya, where we house a flight and maintenance program as well as our administrative offices. Teammates live in various locations throughout the city. We also have a remote base in Arua, Uganda, a large town bordering South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

To learn more about current needs, browse the opportunities below or contact the AIM AIR Rep.

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Ted Rurup and his family served with AIM AIR in Kenya as a pilot for 8 years before working as a media and communications creator for AIM. He now lives in the US and serves as a recruiter for AIM AIR. Reach out to Ted if you have questions about serving.

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Technical Requirements and Qualifications

For Full-Term Applicants
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PILOT

Pilot requirements:

Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating
A minimum of 500 hours total flight time
A minimum of 350 hours as Pilot in Command
A minimum of 100 hours in high-performance aircraft
2nd Class FAA Medical Certificate (or equivalent)
Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe & Powerplant Ratings (or equivalent)
Successful completion of an approved Flight and Maintenance Technical Evaluation and Orientation

Pilots and Technicians also need to undergo a Technical Evaluation and Pre-field Orientation Training.

MECHANIC

Maintenance Technician

Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe & Powerplant Ratings
1 year of experience within the last seven years on general aviation aircraft
Successful completion of a Maintenance Technical Evaluation and Orientation

Maintenance Specialist

Inspection Authorization (IA) from FAA or CAA ‘A’ and ‘C’ licenses and a ‘B’ or a ‘D’ license (or equivalent signing authority)
3 years experience within the last seven years on general aviation aircraft
Complete a maintenance evaluation and orientation as specified by AIM AIR

Pilots and Technicians also need to undergo a Technical Evaluation and Pre-field Orientation Training.

AVIONICS SPECIALIST

Avionics Technician

General Class Amateur Radio License (or equivalent)
Completed electronics training at an approved school or have compensating experience, including training, in electronics repair, maintenance or design facility. Training and/or experience will be considered by AIM AIR on an individual basis.
Successful completion of a Avionics Technical Evaluation and Orientation

Avionics Specialist

General Radiotelephone Operator License (or equivalent)
General Class Amateur Radio License (or equivalent)
Aircraft Mechanic Certificate with Airframe License
Completed avionics training at an approved school or have compensating experience, including training, in a licensed avionics repair facility. Details of training and/or experience must be forwarded to AIM AIR for review
Minimum of 1-year experience in the last five years in general aviation avionics repair or avionics installations
Successful completion of a Avionics Technical Evaluation and Orientation

Pilots and Technicians also need to undergo a Technical Evaluation and Pre-field Orientation Training.

Technical Evaluation and Pre-field Orientation

The AIM AIR Technical Evaluation is a 10-day assessment of a candidate’s technical abilities, including both flight and maintenance skills, as applicable. It is a very thorough, skill-oriented “employment interview.” It is a whole-person evaluation covering everything from pre-flight to tie down, and for the mechanic everything from opening the shop in the morning to lockup at night. Some key characteristics of successful missionary pilots and mechanics: professionalism, proficiency, PIC mentality, knowledge, teachability, and good judgment.

Pre-field Orientation typically takes place the year after a candidate successfully completes his Evaluation. The Orientation is a 16-week training course on how to safely get the most performance out of a Cessna 206, and how to maintain it in the mission environment.

Both of these events are held at the JAARS Center, Waxhaw, NC. The actual evaluation and training is carried out by JAARS staff under the direction of and in consultation with an AIM AIR representative. Successful completion of both events are requirements for all AIM AIR pilots and mechanics.

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AIM AIR hosts flight and maintenance internships every Spring, Summer, and Fall

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AIM AIR offers internships for individuals and families interested in learning more about missionary aviation. Internships for flight and aircraft maintenance are available. We invite you to experience what God is doing in East Africa. You will interact with the AIM AIR team, learning more about AIM’s mission and vision while engaging in cross cultural ministry. You will also participate in an upcountry flight, a multi-day overnight experience to a rural location. Applications are required. Interns must be 18 years of age or older.

AIM AIR is a crucial component of our work. Without their assistance, we would be unable to keep food and fuel supplies running to keep our missionaries on the field. Without their willingness to face dangers head on, we would be unable to evacuate our people when the situations reach breaking points. And without their compassion, we would be unable to help our South Sudanese brothers and sisters in their greatest moments of need.
— Joel (AIM Central Region Leadership)