IAMA Mission Aviation Podcast #7 – Jungle Flying Simulator at EAA AirVenture 2009

IAMA Podcast Episode 06 – School of Missionary Aviation Technology

This week we interview Bill Jones, President and CEO of the School of Missionary Aviation Technology located in Ionia, Michigan.

The reason SMAT exists is “to equip men and women with the skills necessary to serve God in mission aviation”. We call that “Mission-Driven Aviation Training”. Because of that focus, we can offer customized training for various mission fields and mission agencies. You’ll find that everyone at SMAT is here for a similar purpose: To make an impact for God’s Kingdom through aviation.
(Website: www.smat-aviation.org Telephone: (616) 527 4160)

IAMA Podcast Episode 05 – Moody Aviation

In this episode we spoke with Cecil Bedford, Director of  Moody Aviation in Spokane, Washington.

Under the direction and oversight of the Undergraduate School, Moody Aviation, in partnership with Spokane Community College, offers a Bachelor of Science in Mission Aviation Technology to students interested in serving on the mission field as pilots or mechanics.

The objective of the Department of Missionary Aviation Technology is to prepare young men and women to serve effectively with missions in world evangelization using aviation technologies. An integrated program of studies in Bible, missions, aviation, and general education prepares the missionary technician for this specialized role.

IAMA Podcast Episode 04 – Mission Aviation Support Association

The Mission Aviation Support Association knows that actions speak louder than words, and, over the past two decades, the MASA team has sprung into action, providing meals, housing, transportation and financial aid to the hundreds of missionaries who make the annual trek to the EAA’s (Experimental Aircraft Association) AirVenture.

IAMA Podcast Episode 03-MMS Aviation

In this podcast episode IAMA visits with MMS Aviation HR Director, Keith Dodson.

MMS Aviation operates a unique A&P training school for prospective missionary aviation candidates.  The unique nature of this program saved mission agencies over $500,000 last year by uniquely combining highly supervised A&P training within a production oriented aircraft maintenance facility.  Listen to find out more. (Website: www.mmsaviation.org Blog: www.mmsaviation.blogspot.com)

IAMA Podcast Episode 02-Brigaide Air

Today, we spoke with Brigade Air Executive Director and Founder, Bruce Wolff.

 Brigade Air works with youth interested in missionary aviation through mentoring and summer flight camp programs across the US. (Website: www.brigadeair.org)

IAMA Podcast Episode 01-Mission Aviation Fellowship

Today we visit with Ron Hilbrands, Manager of Recruiting and a twenty five plus year veteran with MAF.

(Website: www.maf.org & www.mafrecruiting.org)