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Old 18th Jan 2004, 00:12
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ITCZ
 
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Worked alongside many MAF folk in eastern Arnhemland, Australia.

At the time, my good self was earning AU$26,000 pa as a C206 pilot, not getting all the allowances and conditions as per standard employment conditions -- first job, you see. Very difficult living and working conditions, really 3rd world in some cases. Single male, young.

Most of the MAF pilots around me were married, 30-ish or older, with two or more kids. Their pay was almost half of mine at $14,500 pa. MAF provided housing and covered moving expenses and childrens education. Pilots were required to have completed at least 2 years bible study at a 'recognised' institution (didn't meet any Catholic MAF pilots, think the denominational equation leans toward the more proselytising sects).

Those folk are religious folk first, not career aviators in the sense that my friends and I are. Some very skilled pilots among them, and a couple became friends too.

Very conservative organisation. Not my cup of tea, overall.

Different strokes for different folks.
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