I was only there for 2 months at the end of 2000 flying for NAC and look back on it now as one of the best times. The learning curve was nearly vertical but so much of what I did learn still applies today.
Lots of long days with short sectors. I once likened it to being like an aerial taxi service as so many trips involved 2 or 3 separate charters. Can still remember some of the fun trips getting back into Gove in the early wet. Being on downwind but not being able to see the runway due to the rain between me and it.
Back then the accommodation was in the single mens quarters but hey, that was but a short walk to the "arno" and the Walkabout. Even had a key for the pool so you could use it afterhours.
And then HA started having cash flow crisis and it all came to an end.
Surprised Australasian Jet is pulling out. I would have thought it would be one of their better NT bases for prospects. Perhaps the cost of running the remote bases and finding people to staff them is getting too much.
