feelerup - well said.
Steve76, post edited, comments meant for slackman. Hevi Lift/Mil-8s - maybe - but do remember that PNG is not the only place where Mil-8s are flown by Western pilots.
Big note re salary? Why not, work for a good company that looks after it's staff, pays well and if I got it right on the salary front what's the big deal? Instead of boring all with another thread on how poorly heli pilots are paid, the time was spent negotiating.