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MAF Engineer Training Scheme

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Who are we?

MAF is an international Christian aviation charity serving 26 developing countries to reach the world’s most isolated people.

Operating more than 135 light aircraft, MAF flies into some 1,400 remote locations, enabling physical and spiritual care to reach countless thousands of people cut off because of geographical barriers, natural disasters or political unrest.

Whether landing in deserts or jungles, on lakes, rivers, tracks or roads, MAF planes transport essential medical care, food, water, relief teams and church workers to those in desperate need. Each flight carries practical help, spiritual hope and physical healing to thousands of men, women and children for whom flying is not a luxury but a lifeline.

MAF is flying for life.

Engineers

MAF engineers play an important role as part of the wider MAF team. Our aircraft rely on a team of engineers working behind the scenes – maintaining MAF planes to a high standard, in parts of the world that are often difficult.

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MAF Traineeships

MAF UK is excited to be rolling out a sponsored aircraft engineering training scheme to those resident in the UK and Ireland. We are seeking to enable aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers to join MAF and work overseas.

If you’re successful, we will help you achieve the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to obtain an EASA B1 or B2 licence.

You will then go on to serve with MAF in various programmes across Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.

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 are three pathways through the MAF UK training scheme:

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Approved route

The approved route involves an initial two years of full-time classroom stufy and exams, followed by two years of gaining practical experience with a partner organisation in the UK.

Application & Selection

Support raising3 months

Study & Exams2 years

Practical Experience2 years

Overseas service

Modular route

The modular route involves an initial year of intense classroom study and exams, followed by four years of gaining practical experience with a partner organisation in the UK.

Application & Selection

Support raising3 months

Study & Exams1 years

Practical Experience4 years

Overseas service

Degree route

The degree route involves enrolment at the University of South Wales 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: 31 July 2023

The selection process will commence in September each year for applications in the year following. The process will include interviews, technical evaluations, and the completion of medical and psychological assessments.

Application Process:

If after prayerfully considering the information in these documents please complete the online application process. If you have questions during this process, feel free to drop us an email.

Applicants must be resident in the UK or Ireland and have the support of their local home Church in order to apply to MAF UK for this training opportunity.

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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 2,000 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.