Our Impact

Millions of people cannot access basic medical care, clean water, schools or receive the Good News of God’s love, simply because it’s too dangerous or time-consuming to reach them. We provide flights for 1,500 aid, development and mission organisations to enable them to transform lives. It’s a great partnership – and you can help make it possible.

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MAF landing for the very first time in Kissidougou, Guine

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What to expect

What’s involved in working overseas for the world’s largest humanitarian air service?

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Ways to Give

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MAF Engineer Training Scheme

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MAF Traineeships

MAF UK is excited to be rolling out a sponsored engineering training scheme to assist people with a passion for mission aviation to join MAF and serve overseas.

If you’re successful, we will help you achieve the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to obtain a CAA B1 or B2 engineering license.

You will then go on to serve in an MAF programme overseas.

There are five steps through the training programme, each of which must be completed to an acceptable standard within the allotted time frame as determined by our training staff.

Practical experience

To gain the required practical experience for your licence, you will be placed in one of our partner maintenance organisations, with the opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial aircraft.

Financial assistance

MAF UK will provide financial assistance by employing candidates on fixed- term contracts for the period of service. This assists with living expenses and accommodation costs. MAF UK will also cover the cost of tuition for both the approved and modular routes. For those on the degree route, MAF UK will pay monthly student loan repayments for the length of active service. During practical assignments, maintenance providers will employ candidates directly and pay a salary in line with industry standards.

Training agreement

In view of MAF UK’s investment, successful candidates will be required to sign a training agreement binding them to service with MAF following the completion of their studies and practical experience. This agreement will normally last between four and eight years. Self-withdrawal from overseas service will require pro rata repayment of training-related costs.

The Training Scheme

There is currently one pathway through the MAF UK Training Scheme, but we may have others develop again in the future:

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Degree route

The degree route involves enrolment at the University of South Wales or UHI Perth to complete a BSc (Hons) Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance Systems, followed by two years of gaining practical experience with a partner organisation in the UK.

Application & Selection

Support raising3 months

Study & Exams3 years

Practical Experience2 years

Overseas service

Additional resources

Download the full Engineering Training Scheme brochure, the Job Description and the Guidance for applicants below.

Download the ETS Brochure Download the Job Description Download the Guidance for Applicants document

Selection:

Closing date: Applications for our 2025 intake are now closed. We will reopen for our 2026 applications very soon.

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About MAF UK

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is the world’s largest humanitarian air operator. For over 75 years we have been flying light aircraft over jungles, mountains, swamps and deserts. We enable more than 1,500 aid, development and mission organisations to bring medical care, emergency relief and long-term development. Our pilots and personnel deliver relief workers, doctors, pastors, school books, food, medicines - everything that can only be safely and speedily delivered by air. Our faithful supporters give and pray to make this all possible.