Pilots - you are and wanted and needed!
Thank you for your interest in flying with us! We are always looking for qualified pilots and mechanics willing to volunteer their time to make these vital trips possible. Our mission is to compassionately connect people in need with hope, help, and healing, whether in the air or on the ground.
General Aviation is our backbone and we serve both in the U.S. and into Mexico.
Our range is typically 200 - 700nm (one way) and we have a "partial fuel reimbursement" program - see below.
** MISSION FLIGHT BENEFITS **
1. Powerful opportunity to build time and receive high quality training
2. Receive a tax deduction for the full cost of your flight
3. Gain international boarder crossing experience
4. Serve people in need, both in the U.S. (patient transport flights) or internationally.
PILOT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO FLY VOLUNTEERS, MEDICAL PATIENTS, or FOR THE SOAR program.
- IFR current and proficient AND
- 250 TT with a commercial rating - OR - 500 TT w/o a commercial rating AND
- Complete a re-currency check ride with one of our CFI's (due every 6 months).
- For Mexico Only - Complete our free training on "How To Fly Into Mexico".
Note, first time flyers into Mexico will have an experienced co-pilot to walk him/her through the process of clearing both U.S. and Mexican Customs.
- Valid Basic Med or better.
PILOT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO FLY CARGO AND SUPPLIES
- Current private pilot's license
- For Mexico Only - Complete our free training on "How To Fly Into Mexico".
Note, first time flyers into Mexico will have an experienced co-pilot to walk him/her through the process of clearing both U.S. and Mexican Customs.
- Valid Basic Med or better
If you do not have an IFR rating, you may fly "supply runs" (with out passengers) or fly as co-pilots.
** SAFETY FIRST **
Our pilots must have an uncompromising professional attitude towards safety. We are flying medical professionals, other volunteers and medical patients whose lives will depend on you. These are all "Part 91" volunteer flights.
** PARTIAL FUEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY **
Mission Flight currently will reimburse you $100 per patient transport flight (in the Southern California region and up to $185 per volunteer to our clinic in San Quintin, MX) This is a partial or "shared" fuel reimbursement to stay with in the boundary of Part 91 flight rules.
Note: The total cost of the flight is fully tax-deductible as allowable by current tax laws (less the reimbursement amount). Consult your tax professional.
Mission Flight is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization EIN 81-4446312.
** We typically have more volunteers than we have seats available - WE NEED YOU!
Thank you for partnering with us!
