What Does It Take to be a Pilot/Mechanic

While each organization will have a slightly different take on things, most would agree that if you want to be successful in mission aviation, there are a core set of skills and attributes that a pilot should have before heading to the field.  We call them KSA's - Knowledge, Skills and Attributes. 

Following is a list of 41 KSA's that missions are looking for in an applicant.  This is a list that was compiled by JAARS Aviation Training but is very compatible to other IAMA Member Organizations.

What Does It Take to be a Mechanic



While each organization will have a slightly different take on things, most would agree that if you want to be successful in mission aviation, there are a core set of skills and attributes that a mechanic should have before heading to the field.  We call them KSA's - Knowledge, Skills and Attrributes. 

Following is a list of 31 KSA's that missions are looking for in an applicant.  This is a list that was compiled by JAARS Aviation Training but is very compatible to other IAMA Member Organizations.

Training Advice for Pilots
Flight TrainingCompiled by various members of the Jaars, Aviation Training Department, this is an extensive list of advice for those pilots who have aspirations to be a mission pilot.

What is an A&P and why do I need it?

The entire process can take from 12 months to possibly five years, depending on how you go about it. But none-the-less, it is one of the distinctives that make most missionary pilots stand apart from the rest of the pilot kingdom.

So why do most mission agencies require candidates to possess an A&P license?

“Jungle Flight”, a book about missionary aviation.
The gritty reality and harrowing adventures of JAARS mission aviators and technicians living and working on the edge of the civilized world come to life in this new book by Dane Skelton.