• 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. The spouse must meet the same general requirements. Husband and wife join MAF as a ministry team.

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 MAF-US accept non-US citizens?

       A. United States tax laws make it difficult for non US citizens to join MAF-US directly. Check to see if there is an MAF in your country.. .

            (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.

  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 a specific region.

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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?

                A. A normal term of service is 3 and 1/2 years overseas and 6 months of home assignment.

           Q. Does MAF require language school?

                A. Yes, but not before you join. 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 a specific region.

         Q. Where does MAF-US work?

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

Aircraft Mechanic

Q. Do I need an Inspectors Authorization?

      A. It is helpful and many of our experienced mechanics eventually get the IA but you are not required to have it to join. MAF has several levels of technicians. The least            experinced work under supervision of the more experienced mechanics.

Q. Is turbine experience required?

      A. Most of our aircraft are piston engine. MAF is adding more turbines to the fleet each year but turbine expeience is not required to join.

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

      A. MAF has a fleet of Cessna aircraft (mostly Cessna 206). An applicant must pass a week long practical test on systems and inspection procedures. If you have limited or           no experience with general aviation then most likely you will need more experience before coming to MAF.

Q. Do you have short- term opportunities for A&P mechanics?

      A. Yes. Depending on experience and availability. Short- term trips can be 2 weeks up 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.  Those serving in short- term assignments generally 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 accredited and have this standard.
• Certification also helps with the acquisition of a visa for the teacher.
  

Q. Do you accept teachers right out of college?

     A. MAF requires a minimum of one year of teaching experience.  We find that the adjustment to living and working in a  new culture requires a certain amount of energy.            We don’t want teachers to be managing 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 two and one- 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.  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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Information Technology

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, we have opportunities for 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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