Deputy Director Samaritan's Purse is seeking a
Deputy Director to join our
Mission Aviation Services team in
Wilkesboro, NC, in support of our
Africa aviation program. In this role, you'll partner with the Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for our aviation programs across East and West Africa, overseeing flight operations, maintenance, logistics, budgeting, and staff development. Together, you'll help ensure safe, reliable aviation services that support ministry and bring the hope of the Gospel to some of the world's most remote communities.
A day in the life of a Deputy Director: 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
Deputy Director, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
- Manage and oversee day-to-day Mission Aviation Services (MAS) Africa operations, including quarterly site visits to East and West Africa.
- Lead the recruitment, onboarding, training, deployment, and ongoing qualification of MAS Africa international field staff, pilots, mechanics, and dispatchers.
- Partner with the Director and Finance team to develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets while leading strategic projects, initiatives, and organizational communications.
- Ensure compliance with FAA, CAA, and other applicable regulatory requirements, while maintaining MAS Africa manuals, SOPs, training documents, the Safety Management System (SMS), and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to promote a strong safety culture.
- Collaborate with MAS programs, ministry departments, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure MAS Africa has the resources and support needed to accomplish its mission.
- All other duties as assigned.
Learn more about serving with Samaritan's Purse .
Qualifications & Experience :
- Working knowledge of FAA 14 CFR regulations and comprehensive knowledge of aviation operations, including flight operations, maintenance, safety management systems (SMS), and operational risk management.
- Experience in aviation personnel management, including staffing, training, qualification tracking, scheduling, performance management, and evaluating program effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.
- Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound operational decisions in time-sensitive or high-pressure environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage confidential information with discretion and adapt proactively to changing operational needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), PeopleSoft, web browsers, and video conferencing tools.
- 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: North Wilkesboro, NC
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
Travel Expectations: : This position requires domestic/international travel of approximately 75 days/year. Maintaining travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.
Benefits: - On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
- Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
- 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
- 10 sick days
