Pilot Intern

AMREF Flying Doctors is a leading aero-medical provider in Africa. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, at Wilson Airport, AMREF Flying Doctors provides air evacuation services in medical emergencies as well as air ambulance transfers between medical facilities. Patients can also be repatriated to Europe, Asia, and North America by air ambulance jet or a medical escort provided on commercial carriers. With a fleet of five fully-owned dedicated ambulance aircraft, patients can be evacuated from anywhere on the African continent to anywhere in the world.

Owned by Amref Health Africa, the leading health organization in Africa, AMREF Flying Doctors plays an instrumental role in advancing Amref Health Africa's enduring commitment to achieving lasting health change in Africa.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

• The Pilot Intern will assist the AMREF Flying Doctors' operations team with various flying and ground duties. This role provides comprehensive exposure to commercial aviation, equipping the intern with essential skills and knowledge.
• The intern will be involved in pre-flight preparations, in-flight operations , and post flight procedures, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. By working closely with experienced pilots, the intern will gain valuable insights, building a strong foundation for a career in aviation with a focus on professionalism, safety and excellence.

 NOTE:    AMREF Flying Doctors is not an Aviation Training Organization (ATO). 

• Prepare flight planning for all flights allocated promptly.
• Participate in the planning and execution of company flights in accordance to the company policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Carry out duties concerning flights in accordance with company Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) as allocated and guided by the Captain
• Assist the Chief Pilots' office in matters related to flight operations including; flight evacuations planning and execution in the areas of operation.
• Assist in performing functional checks or maintenance test flights whenever required.
• Assist the medical crew during medical evacuations as deemed necessary.
• Closely work with the Flight Operations and assist with office work as directed.
• Assist the captain in communicating with the Air Traffic Controller during flight take-off and landings.
• Communicating with the crew on board and the flight operations regularly during the flight.
• Assist the medical team with loading and offloading the patient to ensure that flight missions are conducted safely
• Support with librarian services and maintain flight crew records/documents in accordance to company procedures
• Responsibility over stationary for the section.
• Assist the Chief Pilot with work related tasks as may be assigned
• Perform any other duties

• KCSE Grade certificate or an equivalent.
• Hold a Kenyan Commercial Pilots License (CPL) with current instrument rating.
• Multi-Engine Rating added advantage
• Have a minimum of 300 hours of flying time
• Successfully passed Performance A and Gas turbine papers
• Hold a class 1 medical certificate
• Valid Passport required - must have 6 months' validity by internship end date
• Good technical knowledge of flight including air navigation, meteorology flying directives, aircraft operating procedures and  mission tactics.
• Knowledge of local airstrips
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with and within a team
• Ability to learn and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to be creative and problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism and integrity.
• High degree of discipline and strong team player.

Work environment

• AMREF Flying Doctors works within a twenty-four-hour work environment due to nature of its operation

If you have the passion to contribute to the leading Aero-medical and Health solutions provider, submit your application by Saturday, 31 January 2026. Please visit AMREF Flying Doctors website at  or Amref Health Africa website at  to view job details and requirements

Duly note that AMREF Flying Doctors does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although AMREF Flying Doctors may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from AMREF Flying Doctors will arrive from a address.

AMREF Flying Doctors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. AMREF Flying Doctors is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.