Flying for The Red Cross/Missionarys/3rd world Aid/

[jimdandy]

Wondering if anyone has any information, or has flowen for these types of companys abroad. In Africa, South America or other countries, where qualified westerners skills r needed to help make a difference. Another question for all of the high time guys out there, what type of advantage will this type of flying give u back here in Canada? Do employers like this experince? Any and all info will be appericated.

[oldtimer]

I thought the Missionary Aviation Fellowship was a ministery, not a flying job. What I remember years ago they had nice airplanes but thats all I know. They used to spend time in northern Manitoba when I was there. All apeared to be bible thumpers.

[cyyz]

Don't know much about that situation either..

But if you were given a chance to fly for the red cross or another type organization.. You're better off with them...

Instructing, you'll make money for room and board..

Just take it from them..

Plus you probably wouldn't be flying in a 150, in the pattern at the same airport everyday. You'll get some adventure in your life, assuming that's why you're flying and it's your cup of tea...

[just curious]

Mission flying is actually two jobs. They don't often hire for just the flying part. Usually the reverse. Money is usually different too. Your home church provides the money in many cases for support of your mission.

It is usually work performed by relatively high timers on vacation, or changing their lives or on sabatical, not entrant pilots in the work force.

Having said that: http://www.missionaviation.net/index.php should give you an idea of what you can expect.

[KAG]

.....I wonder if they have any spots in the carribbean......JK.

[oldtimer]

Missionary Aviation Fellowship had a representation at Air Fair in Vancouver last month but I do not know what they were saying. My first encounter was years ago in Lynn Lake when they were there with a pristine Cessna 185. Took off for Southern Indian Lake and I next saw them when they docked, took out their giutars and bibles and had a sing-song on the dock. Real nice people with what appeared to be a first class operation. A few people have also either redesigned airplanes or produced original designs specifically for them. Big organization, I think. Hope this helps.