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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:
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Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
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Manage and oversee day-to-day Mission Aviation Services (MAS) Africa operations, including quarterly site visits to East and West Africa.
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Lead the recruitment, onboarding, training, deployment, and ongoing qualification of MAS Africa international field staff, pilots, mechanics, and dispatchers.
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Partner with the Director and Finance team to develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets while leading strategic projects, initiatives, and organizational communications.
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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.
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Collaborate with MAS programs, ministry departments, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure MAS Africa has the resources and support needed to accomplish its mission.
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All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience:
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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.
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Experience in aviation personnel management, including staffing, training, qualification tracking, scheduling, performance management, and evaluating program effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.
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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.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage confidential information with discretion and adapt proactively to changing operational needs.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), PeopleSoft, web browsers, and video conferencing tools.
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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:
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On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
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Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
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Paid Family Medical Leave
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Term Life Insurance
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401(k) retirement savings plan
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10 paid holidays
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12 vacation/personal days
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10 sick days
Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:
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We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
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We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.
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We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.
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We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7.
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We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16,17,18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.
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We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.
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We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.
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We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.
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We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.
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We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.
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We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.
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We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order. Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5
