Air Niugini | Captain

Air Niugini, Papua New Guinea's national airline, is seeking qualified and experienced pilots for Captain and First Officer roles based in Papua New Guinea. The airline operates domestic routes and serves international destinations across Australia, Asia, and the Pacific.

About the Role

This opportunity is for pilots to join Air Niugini as either a Captain or a First Officer. Successful candidates will contribute to the airline's mission of connecting communities and serving a wide network of destinations.

Requirements

• For Captains:
• Must hold an ICAO State ATPL with a Command Instrument Rating.
• Minimum 2,000 hours of command flight time on fixed-wing aircraft.
• Minimum 1,000 hours of flight time on multi-engine aircraft.
• Minimum 100 hours of night flight time.
• For First Officers:
• Must hold an ICAO State CPL with an Instrument Rating.
• Minimum 1,000 hours of command flight time on fixed-wing aircraft.
• Minimum 500 hours of flight time on multi-engine aircraft.
• Minimum 100 hours of night flight time.
• For Both Positions:
• English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 5 or higher.
• A current and valid medical certificate.
• Each position has distinct command and multi-engine experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid ICAO State ATPL (for Captains) or CPL (for First Officers).
• A valid Instrument Rating.
• A Command Instrument Rating (for Captains).
• Demonstrated flight hours as specified above for command, multi-engine, and night flight experience.
• Evidence of ELP Level 5 or higher.
• A current medical certificate.
• Required documentation includes a cover letter, CV/resume, passport biodata page, relevant licences, medical certificates, logbook extracts, and a recent police clearance.