Air Serv International

Air Serv International is a humanitarian non-profit that provides air transport for relief work. The site says it is a 501(c)(3) charity. Its international headquarters is at 215 East Main Street in Remington, Virginia. Its Uganda office, Air Serv Limited, is at Hangar One, Entebbe Old Airport, in Entebbe.

The organization says it began after the 1984 famine in Ethiopia. Its founders saw that air transport could deliver aid to areas cut off by geography, weak infrastructure, natural disasters or unrest. The site says the company has spent decades providing access to aid in remote and insecure areas of Africa.

The company flies Cessna Caravans. The site says these aircraft are reliable, versatile and able to use short, unpaved airstrips. The site lists a PT6A-114A turboprop engine, a range of 600 nautical miles and 1,050 horsepower. The aircraft can be fitted with a cargo door and pod.

In 2022 the company launched a Professional Development Program for aviation workers in eastern Africa. The program trains pilots, engineers and support staff. It mixes classroom teaching, hands-on training and one-on-one mentorship. The site says the aim is to build skills for the next generation of aviation workers in the region.

The site says the company also works to improve aviation operations and flight safety in East Africa. A database and software developed in 2015 are described as part of that work. The site describes the company as one of Africa's most trusted humanitarian air service providers.

The North America phone number is 1-540-428-2323. The Uganda phone number is +256 414 321 251. The site says CVs for pilots and engineers sent through the contact form are not reviewed, and it directs job seekers to the Get Involved page. The site also offers a newsletter sign up and a donation page.