Angela Competente was born in Manila, Philippines, and moved to New Zealand when she was seven. She grew up in Auckland and in the church. From a young age, Angela felt called to go into aviation—she just wasn’t sure what that would look like. She started her flight training in Palmerston North in 2018 and got her commercial pilot licence in 2020 through Massey University. Along the way, she also discovered a real love for teaching. Over time, she felt a calling to serve, and God faithfully opened the door to MAF. Angela will be working as an instructor in Mareeba and is excited to be part of a team that uses aviation to bring hope and help to isolated people around the world.
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. - Isaiah 40:31