Ministry Pilot – Entebbe, Uganda

About the role

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Ministry Pilot to join its Mission Aviation Services team in Entebbe, Uganda. The pilot will provide safe, reliable air transportation for humanitarian and ministry programs across East Africa, operating a variety of fixed‑wing aircraft to support changing priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct flight operations including flight planning, weather analysis, weight‑and‑balance calculations, and loading of passengers, baggage, and cargo.
• Perform thorough pre‑flight and post‑flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and mission readiness.
• Maintain aircraft cleanliness, cabin sanitation, and keep charts and software up to date.
• Assist with hangar, property, and aircraft maintenance activities and coordinate with the FAA as required.
• Travel up to 35% of the time, including extended deployments during humanitarian crises.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2,500 total flight hours, including 500 hours in turboprop and/or turbojet aircraft.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Airplane Single‑Engine Land, Multi‑Engine Land, Instrument Rating).
• FAA First‑Class Medical Certificate (required); A&P Certificate preferred.
• 12 credit hours of Biblical Studies (or willingness to complete after hire).
• Fluency in English.

Required skills

• Flight planning
• Weather analysis
• Weight and balance calculations
• Pre‑flight and post‑flight inspections
• Aircraft cleaning and sanitation
• FAA coordination
• Operation of turboprop aircraft
• Operation of turbojet aircraft
• Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single‑Engine, Multi‑Engine, Instrument)
• First‑Class Medical Certificate
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate (preferred)

What we offer

• Family accompaniment support
• Opportunities to serve in a mission‑driven environment
• Travel experiences across East Africa