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MAF Engineer Training Scheme

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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 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 2024

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 1,400 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.