• Growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Personal commitment to serve cross-culturally based on a clear understanding of God's command to make disciples of  all nations and serve the needy.
• Team player with a servant heart .
• Affirmation by other mature Christians of spiritual maturity and suitability for missionary service.
• Two years of active involvement in a local church and/or Christian service.
• Minimum of 12 hours of college level Bible courses or equivalent Bible training. The Biblical training should provide  in-depth study of both the New and Old Testament books. Discipleship training, seminars, Bible  teaching, formal Bible  studies are also considered in evaluating Bible knowledge.
• Good health, physical stamina, and perseverance (Pilots: ages 21-40 preferred)
• Willingness and ability to raise personal financial support. After acceptance, MAF will train you on how to raise your  support. We'll be with you every step of the way to help in this important process.

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

Q. What does MAF require of the Spouse?

          A. MAF does not have a specific job description and the expectations vary from program to program.

Q. Does MAF require the spouse to have 12 units of Bible?

          A. Yes.

Q. Do I have to raise my own support.

          A. Yes, all MAF staff are required to raise support and MAF provides help to you through our ministry partnership                counselors.

Q. Does US-MAF accept non-US citizens?

         A. United States tax laws prohibits non citiizens from joining MAF-US. (Here is a link to a list of MAF International                 affiliates)

Q. What are the educational options for MAF children?

          A. MAF puts a high emphasis on the education of your children, and will work with you to determine the best              solution for your  family.  Typical options may include international schools, boarding schools, mission schools,              home schooling, and local schools, depending on region.

Q. Can I choose where I will serve?


        A. MAF management gives serious consideration to your preference, but cannot guarantee you will be assigned to that               specific region.

Q. What is PACTEC?

     A. PacTec is the humanitarian subsidiary of MAF. Here is a link to theirwebsite    www.PACTEC.ORG

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Pilot / Mechanic questions.

Q. Are there age requirements for pilots? 
    
         A. Age is a consideration. Generally we recruit pilots between the age of 21 and 40.

Q. Does MAF accept female pilots?

          A. Yes.

Q. What is the length of a term of service overseas?


          A. 4 years including a six month furlough.


Q. Does MAF require language school?


          A. Yes, and language training will be part of your first term.


Q. Can I choose where I will serve?


         A. MAF management gives serious consideration to your preference, but cannot guarantee you will be assigned to that               specific region.


Q. Where does MAF-US work?


    A. Here is a link to a list of MAF US bases worldwide

Mechanic

Q. Do I need an IA?

         A. No.  We have several levels of technicians. The least experince work under supervision of the more experienced mechanics.

Q. Do I need to have Turbine Experience?

          A. No.

Q. What if I've only worked in the airlines on large aircraft?

          A. You will need to get some general aviation experience.

Q. Are there opportunities to go on a short term basis?

          A. Yes. Depending on experioence and availability 2 weeks to 2 years.

Q. Do I need to know a foreign language?

          A. If you join as career staff you will be sent to language school.  Short term assingments do not need language training.

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Pilot

Q. As a pilot, do I have to have the Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics license (a.k.a. "A&P")?

                 A. In limited cases we have opportunities for pilots without a mechanics license. See the requirements on the Aviation Page

Q. Can I fly short term for MAF?

        A. No. There are several things that make it prohibitive for short term pilots.
            Our aircraft are normally registered in the countries we fly and the pilots must all get licenses in that country.
            Orientation is very extensive and takes several months.
            Pilots go to language school before beginning to fly.

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Teacher

Q. Why do you require teachers to have teacher certification?
     

• Teacher certification is one way of evaluating an applicant’s ability to provide a good education for our students.
• some of the international schools where MAF places teachers are themselves accredited and have this standard.
• Certification also helps with the acquisition of a visa for the teacher.
  

Q. Do you take teachers right out of college?

     A. No – we require a minimum of one year of teaching experience.  We find that he adjustment to living and working in          a new culture and environment requires a certain amount of energy.  We don’t want teachers to have to be managing          the learning that goes with the first year in a classroom in addition to the cross-cultural adjustments.

Q. Do Short Term Associate (STA) teachers need to raise support (ministry partnership)?

     A. Yes, BUT…
         All MAF staff must seek to develop ministry partners – those who will pray for them and share in the financial support          of the work of MAF.  However, for certain strategic teacher slots, MAF long-term staff support will subsidize support          so that the teacher can be on the field when school begins.  In other words – for those specific positions, full support is          not required before going to the field.

Q. Where do you place teachers?

     A. From year to year our teacher requests vary, but currently we place teachers in Ecuador, Central Asia and four          locations in Indonesia.

Q. Do you give teachers any training before they leave for their overseas assignment?

    A. Yes. Teachers have a 2 and a half week orientation at MAF Headquarters in Nampa, ID before leaving for their        teaching assignment.  This includes learning about MAF, topics on cross-cultural adjustment, missions, spiritual        growth, security and teaching third culture kids.

Q. Who decides where a teacher is assigned?

     A. Most teachers apply for a specific job opening.  The recruiter along with the applicant look at the teaching specialty of          the teacher and the needs for the current year and work toward the best match.  It is wonderful when a teacher is          willing to serve where most needed.

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Info Tech

Q. Does MAF need programmers?

    A. Yes, but on a limited basis. Our Learning Technologies group has more need for programmers. see Learning Technologies.

Q. What type of experience do I need to join IT in MAF?

     A. Hands on experience with LAN administration, Server Administration, setting up and troubleshooting desktops           computers.

Q. Do you have short term opportunities for IT specialists?

     A. Yes, several months up to 2 years depending on experience level.

Q. Can I work from my home and do IT over the internet?

     A. No. MAF work is in remote regions of the world and each location has unique connectivity challenges that require           onsite IT staff.

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