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Prerequisites

Affection Above Aviation provides flight training exclusively for missionaries answering God's call to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ using an airplane as a tool for their field of ministry (Mark 16:15). All other aviation careers (i.e. corporate, military, airlines, etc.) please contact your local universities, flight schools, or independent CFI's for your training. 

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If you are interested in flight training at Affection Above Aviation, please review the following information for the next steps of becoming a mission pilot: 

Affection Above Aviation Prerequisites
  • Must have a Biblical testimony of Salvation

  • Be a current, faithful member in an Independent Baptist Church of like faith, serving in a position

  • Have a personal calling to the ministry/mission field

  • Complete & submit an application of candidacy to Affection Above Aviation (listed below)

  • Sign & submit our doctrinal statement to Affection Above Aviation (listed below)

  • Provide Affection Above Aviation with written references from (1) either your pastor or college dean; (2) most recent employer or a college professor; (3) a personal reference of your choice (excluding family members)

  • Contact Affection Above Aviation to schedule an interview

Affection Above Requirements + FAA Eligibility Requirements
  • If a college student, have completed your sophomore year and be at least 21 years of age.

  • Obtain at least an FAA 3rd Class current medical prior to acceptance into Affection Above Aviation and stay current during you training. 

  • Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. 

  • Be able to show proof of United States citizenship or have completed the required TSA application and received approval for training as a non-citizen.

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Affection Above Aviation

Yukon, OK

(405) 933-0119

Affection Above Aviation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

Sending Church: Southwest Baptist Church

© 2026 Affection Above Aviation, Inc.
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