Quite right faheel
Getting back on track.
It is the almighty dollar or kina that is the root of the problem I believe. Time and money spent on good training is wasted when it comes to the bottomline. Yeah I have heard the "have an accident and see what that costs" story.
In my time in PNG(started pre GPS) time and money was spent on training along with consolidation. Be it hours on type or hours in country.I managed an ANO 28 for those that remember.
The standards/conditions have been softened to get people in the door as times are changing and there is not so much of a need to go bush anymore.
3000 hours petrol then Jet A1
1000 hours before a twin endo
Unheard of now.
I would expect the usual comments about age but it proves my point for those that can understand.
If the opportunity is given to work in PNG take it,know your limitations and grow with job,you will live longer.
Sadly too many of my fellow pilots have died in PNG.