Originally Posted by
Duck Pilot
The high hour requirements for the GA operators are most likely a result of the insurance requirements, particularly for PNG GA operators. NCA wanted 1,000 hrs 20 years ago when I first went to PNG - nothing has changed.
Also client driven, especially by oil and gas. Just look at the BARS manual which lists the requirements the likes of BHP etc follow.
Problem is now the legacy rates that GA operators won the contracts on can’t keep up with the airline suck.