Aviation

Our team of pilots and mechanics supports the various ministries of ITM by providing transportation in areas of Bolivia where traveling by land and river can be dangerous and time-consuming.

 
 

Tony and joanna murrin

Tony and Joanna serve together as directors of field operations in Bolivia. Their role consists of teaching, mentoring, welcoming, and encouraging. Joanna’s hospitality for missionaries coming out of the jungle and visiting teams from the States is an abundant blessing. Tony has been a pilot for many years, reaching the unreached through his gifting and passion for aviation.

Aaron and Tara Hammitt

In 2019 Aaron and Tara moved to Cochabamba with their three children to begin serving with ITM. Aaron is a pilot and aircraft mechanic, and is in the process of becoming oriented to ITM’s flight operations and obtaining his Bolivian pilot certificate. Tara is continuing to study Spanish, manages the house, and cares for their children.

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Rick and Becca Bartmas

Rick and Becca live in the DFW area of North Texas. Rick is a pilot/mechanic and Becca is a nurse practitioner. They will be seconded to ITM from SIM and are preparing for ministry while they remain in the U.S.