Missionary Pilot Recruiter

Mission Aviation Fellowship is a unique Christian ministry that operates over 120 aircraft in 29 countries worldwide. MAF transports workers, patients, relief workers, community supplies and medical aid in the world’s most remote regions and places of deepest human need. Operating for 80 years, Mission Aviation Fellowship has developed into a worldwide team of specialists; over 450 staff families, including roughly 50 Canadians and their families, serve in both technical and support roles.

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF Canada), a charitable organization located in Guelph, Ontario, was formed in 1972. Our mission is to share God’s love through aviation and technology and our vision is for isolated people to be physically and spiritually transformed in Christ’s name. Integral to our identity are our core values: We Follow Jesus – We Serve Together – We Hold A High Standard – We Value Each Other.

Overview:

The Recruiting Manager, Aviation (official role title) is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Recruiting in our Operations Department (not HR). This position is fully remote and requires seasons of extensive travel within Canada.

As a senior member of the Recruiting Team, the successful candidate will bring expertise in aviation to the team and our recruits with a history of missions and mentoring.

As a Christian ministry, MAFC is seeking an individual who embodies the values and beliefs of the organization as articulated in our mission, vision, and doctrinal statements.

Purpose: To lead in the recruitment of aviation professionals while developing pathways that align with MAFC’s mission and missionary candidate profiles and providing expertise in aviation to other members of the recruiting team.

Role Description:

As part of the Recruiting team, you will provide strategic leadership and expertise in recruiting efforts targeting aviation professionals, build partnerships with aviation training institutions and industry organizations, and engage with missionary candidates to prepare them for successful service with MAFC.

Key Responsibilities (NOT an HR role):

• Talent Development and Recruitment
  • Identify, mentor, and recruit pilots and AMEs who align with MAFC’s mission and values to serve as missionaries with MAFC.
  • Mentor aviation recruits and guide them through the recruitment process toward readiness for missionary deployment.
  • Lead the recruiting team’s involvement in continuous improvement efforts relating to recruiting processes for aviators.
  • Support and assess candidates through interviews, evaluations, and ongoing conversation.
  • Collaborate with internal and global teams to align recruitment strategies with global needs forecast across MAF.
• Institutional Relationship Building
  • Build and maintain relationships with aviation training institutions across Canada, including flight schools and AME programs.
  • Represent MAFC at aviation events, conferences, career fairs, and training institutions.
  • Develop trust and credibility with institutional leaders, instructors, aviation groups, and students to expand MAFC’s recruitment network.
• Strategic Planning and Collaboration
  • Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans focused on aviation professionals.
  • Work closely with other Recruiting Team members to align priorities and strategically share resources, taking full advantage of the geographical and technical diversity of the team.
  • Collaborate with marketing and communication teams to shape messaging and campaigns targeting aviation recruits.
• Travel and Representation
  • Travel extensively within Canada to build relationships and engage with current and future candidates, institutional partners, churches, alumni, and other stakeholders.
  • Represent MAFC’s recruiting department at events, conferences, and churches, sharing the organization’s mission and vision and inspiring future recruits.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Education and Experience:
  • Degree or Diploma in aviation, or a related technical field
  • Must have a Pilot’s license or AME certification or another strongly related aviation field qualification to be a considered candidate
  • 5+ years of experience in aviation is strongly preferred.
  • Proven understanding of mission work and a deep understanding of its unique demands.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Understanding of the aviation industry and its technical requirements.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, mentoring, and communication skills
  • Strong organizational and planning abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, remote work tools, and familiarity with CRM databases.
• Faith Alignment:
  • Demonstrated alignment with the mission, vision, values, and doctrinal statements of MAFC
  • Knowledge of Biblical Scripture, the ability to articulate Christian faith in professional and personal settings.
• Other Qualifications:
  • Canadian work Authorization
  • Valid Passport for international travel as the need arises.
  • 25+ (preferred) with clean driving record to assure ease and cost efficiency for frequent car rental
  • Easy access to key Canadian Airports
  • Experience in talent development or training is an asset
  • Must have the drive, energy and lifestyle suited for seasons of extensive travel across Canada

Personal Qualities:

• Strategic thinker with a heart for mentoring and developing future missionaries.
• People-focused and results-oriented.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and self-directed.
• Emotional resourcefulness and flexibility towards others and circumstances.
• Warm, engaging, and capable of building trust quickly.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and adapt within a dynamic environment.
• Fluency in a second language and ability to connect with minority communities within Canada is an asset.
• A passionate faith walk and committed love for Jesus Christ.

Annual Salary:

Commensurate with experience, education, training, and participation in a comprehensive benefit program.

Work Location:

While applications will be accepted from candidates across Canada and the position is fully remote, the ideal candidate is based in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia or the Ottawa-Montreal corridor, with a willingness and ability to travel extensively within Canada.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those moving on for an interview will be contacted. Please only apply if you meet the REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, this is NOT an HR role. Cover Letters are required.