Jobs in PNG?
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Jobs in PNG?
Anyone know what the word is on finding work in PNG?
I'm FAA SEL COM with about 500 hours of mtn. time. Looking for first job..
I reckon I need to show my face around.. .. but any ideas for some challenging stick and rudder opportunities would be awesome!.
I'm FAA SEL COM with about 500 hours of mtn. time. Looking for first job..
I reckon I need to show my face around.. .. but any ideas for some challenging stick and rudder opportunities would be awesome!.
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Great!.. thanks for the advice, I was planning on going down there and showing myself in the next few months.. but wanted to make sure there was some kinda hope
Last edited by Thailand Jason; 9th June 2012 at 17:53.
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TravelAir & Hevilift both hire low time FOs these days. Be prepared to wait a long time for command.
If memory serves me you are also suppose to have 500hrs to hold a CPL or something in PNG or is that just a command?
If memory serves me you are also suppose to have 500hrs to hold a CPL or something in PNG or is that just a command?
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Hi Jason
You probably will not have much luck with tropic air, I know 2 people working for the company and both already had over 800hrs on the van and well over 2000tt before they got hired. Not sure you will have much luck in PNG with your hours. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Best of Luck.
You probably will not have much luck with tropic air, I know 2 people working for the company and both already had over 800hrs on the van and well over 2000tt before they got hired. Not sure you will have much luck in PNG with your hours. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Best of Luck.
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No worries. I have a few other options for cool places to work. I'm currently in California, but headed back to ASIA in 2 months. Micronesia is an option, flying Cherokee 6's inter-island.. not the most exciting job, but would build some time...but if anyone has some ideas.. im up for it. 
.. thanks..
.. thanks..
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Cool.. that will give me a few leads to work on. ..Burma could be good. I lived in Northern Thailand for 10 years.. just near Burmese Border Been in there a few times.. but im Sure flying there would be awesome!..
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Hey Jason,
I'm kind of going to disagree with what's being suggested by some.. if you have some cash for a ticket and some time spare I suggest giving it a go. PNG is not for everyone but if you can handle some disorganisation and dysfunction you might get some enjoyment out of it. I know a few who recently have been successful getting positions with similar time to you. I strongly suggest before arriving do your homework with organising at least one contact with each organisation you want to visit. An F/O postion on a Twin Otter would be a great start for you.
Good luck with what ever direction you take.
I'm kind of going to disagree with what's being suggested by some.. if you have some cash for a ticket and some time spare I suggest giving it a go. PNG is not for everyone but if you can handle some disorganisation and dysfunction you might get some enjoyment out of it. I know a few who recently have been successful getting positions with similar time to you. I strongly suggest before arriving do your homework with organising at least one contact with each organisation you want to visit. An F/O postion on a Twin Otter would be a great start for you.
Good luck with what ever direction you take.
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Thats all sounds great!.. I'm working on the Multi Engine now.. so should have it by the time i get there. It will be fresh but at least ill have it. .. I might give it a go. ill be back in Asia in Few months..any Ideas on contacts? other than APNG, Tropic Air and Hevilift? ... Thanks..
Last edited by Thailand Jason; 23rd June 2012 at 02:01.
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Hello all, looking for some info on jobs in PNG. Have a really great job at the moment flying right seat in a 737, but bored as all hell with airline flying!! Total time close to 3500 hrs, of which over 3000 hrs are in the 737. Need a change desperately, and want to do some 'real' flying! What are my chances getting employed in PNG? Would love to fly a Twotter! By the way I currently hold an Indian, and NZ CPL. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Try Hevilift and APNG if you're looking for an Otter job those boys are always looking.
But you rite mate, you want some real flying you'll find there, be warned PNG is not for everybody, I was there for a long time purely coz I love the type of flying and the money was not bad at all,
Good Luck
But you rite mate, you want some real flying you'll find there, be warned PNG is not for everybody, I was there for a long time purely coz I love the type of flying and the money was not bad at all,
Good Luck
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Plenty of jobs in PNG at the moment for the right people. Best way to get a job in PNG is to firstly do a bit of research into who's in the zoo up there, then buy a return ticket to Port Moresby and get up there and start door knocking with your 1 page resume in your hot little paw. If you got over 1000 hours, an ICAO licence and most importantly "THE RIGHT ATTITUDE" you will get a job, more than likely on the spot!
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Flying Saint, have you tried Airlines PNG? If not I would as I'm sure you will get at least some interest. [email protected]