Originally Posted by
Granny
Why don't you try New Guinea operators such as Pacific Helicopters-Hevilift or Helinugini....
It's true there is a lot going on up in PNG. But for anyone considering PNG as a career option don't under-estimate the challenges. There are many ways you can come "unstuck", sometimes through no fault of your own. And it's not just low time guys who come unstuck, some very experienced pilots do too.
There are pluses and minuses for all of the operators mentioned, you get that wherever you go of course. HL are tightly wound up with client experience requirements so they are difficult to get a look in, although if you have IR and B412 that is helpful. Pacific have a dreadful pilot retention problem at the moment, they've lost 6 or so pilots in the past few months and you can draw the obvious conclusions about that. Regrettably they've also had 3 or 4 helicopters fall out of the sky in the past 3 years resulting in write-offs, and many close calls. From what I hear, piloting had nothing to with it, although piloting in all but one case resulted in fortunate outcomes. HN have been having a rough time of it, but from what I hear things might be turning around for them. Worth a look, especially if you're from NZ.
For anyone finding themselves up there one thing is for sure, you're guaranteed to find some eye opening experiences!