Mission Aviation Fellowship and Maintenance

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Mission Aviation Fellowship 1 Running head: MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP MAINTENANCE EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY This is original work and research for this class. Mission Aviation Fellowship Maintenance Prepared by: Jim Jones ASCI 609 - Aircraft Maintenance Management Instructor: 8 March 2010 Mission Aviation Fellowship 2 Abstract Researcher: Jim Jones Title: Mission Aviation Fellowship Maintenance Institution: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Degree: Master of Aeronautical Science Course: ASCI 609 - Aircraft Maintenance Management Year: 2010 Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organization that provides aviation, communications, and learning technology services to more than 1,000 Christian and humanitarian agencies, as well as thousands of isolated missionaries and indigenous villagers in the world's most remote areas. This paper will examine the requirements and training needed to become a mission aviation pilot/mechanic, discuss the MAF maintenance program in the states and abroad, and conclude by looking at the future employment of this organization and the efforts they intend to make in improving on their maintenance operations and support. Mission Aviation Fellowship 3 Mission Aviation Fellowship Maintenance Introduction Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), a Christian organization which provides aviation, communications, and learning technology services to more than 1,000 isolated missionaries and indigenous villagers around the world, was born out of the flying skills obtained during World War II. The first MAF detachment was established in the United Kingdom in 1944 by Murray Kendon, a New Zealand pilot serving in the Royal Air Force. In 1945, the Christian Airman's Missionary Fellowship was established in the United States, and in June, 1947, inspired by the

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