Samaritan's Purse
Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician
Samaritan's Purse, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States, 28674
Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Job ID: 16801
Date Posted: Dec 8, 2025
Job Description Get Involved!
Samaritan's Purse is seeking a
Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician
to join our
Mission Aviation Services
team in
North Wilkesboro, NC . As a Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for keeping our aircraft safe, reliable, and ready for mission use. From maintenance and inspections to occasional field deployments, your work will help support the global mission of the ministry. Come use your aviation skills and knowledge to advance the Gospel!
A day in the life of a Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician:
At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of
Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician , you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
Maintain Samaritan's Purse aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations using industry best practices and adhering to ministry standards.
Perform line service duties including refueling, preflight and post flight inspections.
Clean exterior and interior of ministry aircraft as required.
Travel with aircraft as a crewmember (including to disaster response sites) and perform AMT duties associated with the mission.
Tow and secure ministry aircraft and operate aircraft ground handling and loading equipment as required.
Assist in maintaining hangar facilities to meet the highest standards of safety and appearance.
Repair and maintain aircraft ground support equipment.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and ten (10) to (15) years of industry aircraft maintenance experience maintaining turbine/jet powered aircraft, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Gulfstream experience required.
Current FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certificate required.
Inspection Authorization preferred.
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.
Job Location:
North Wilkesboro, NC
Type:
Full-Time
Language Requirement:
Fluency in English (required)
Travel Expectations:
This position requires domestic/international travel of approximately 75 days/year. Maintaining required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.
On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
Paid Family Medical Leave
Term Life Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
10 paid holidays
12 vacation/personal days
Still trying to find your fit at Samaritan's Purse? By joining our Talent Network, you’ll help give our recruiters a good idea of your calling, skills, and talents as openings become available ministry-wide.
Samaritan's Purse PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 828.262.1980
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Job Description Get Involved!
Samaritan's Purse is seeking a
Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician
to join our
Mission Aviation Services
team in
North Wilkesboro, NC . As a Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for keeping our aircraft safe, reliable, and ready for mission use. From maintenance and inspections to occasional field deployments, your work will help support the global mission of the ministry. Come use your aviation skills and knowledge to advance the Gospel!
A day in the life of a Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician:
At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of
Sr. Aviation Maintenance Technician , you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
Maintain Samaritan's Purse aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations using industry best practices and adhering to ministry standards.
Perform line service duties including refueling, preflight and post flight inspections.
Clean exterior and interior of ministry aircraft as required.
Travel with aircraft as a crewmember (including to disaster response sites) and perform AMT duties associated with the mission.
Tow and secure ministry aircraft and operate aircraft ground handling and loading equipment as required.
Assist in maintaining hangar facilities to meet the highest standards of safety and appearance.
Repair and maintain aircraft ground support equipment.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and ten (10) to (15) years of industry aircraft maintenance experience maintaining turbine/jet powered aircraft, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Gulfstream experience required.
Current FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certificate required.
Inspection Authorization preferred.
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.
Job Location:
North Wilkesboro, NC
Type:
Full-Time
Language Requirement:
Fluency in English (required)
Travel Expectations:
This position requires domestic/international travel of approximately 75 days/year. Maintaining required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.
On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
Paid Family Medical Leave
Term Life Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
10 paid holidays
12 vacation/personal days
Still trying to find your fit at Samaritan's Purse? By joining our Talent Network, you’ll help give our recruiters a good idea of your calling, skills, and talents as openings become available ministry-wide.
Samaritan's Purse PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 828.262.1980
#J-18808-Ljbffr