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DHC‑6 Twin Otter Captain – Touring Operations (Papua New Guinea)
✈️ DHC‑6 Twin Otter Captain – Touring Operations
Hevilift Aviation Limited is a leading aviation charter operator in Papua New Guinea. As part of our growth, we are seeking experienced DHC‑6 Twin Otter Captains for permanent, touring positions. If you thrive on purposeful flying, challenging strips, and delivering safe, reliable service to remote communities and industry across PNG, this is your next move. NTR welcome — type training provided for suitable candidates.
- Employer: Hevilift Aviation Limited
- Employment: Permanent
- Operation: Touring positions across Papua New Guinea
- Type rating: Not required (Training provided)
- Visa sponsorship: Provided
- NTR: Welcome
🧭 About the role
As a Captain on the DHC‑6 Twin Otter, you will lead safe, efficient charter operations in some of the most diverse terrain in the world. You’ll operate into remote, short and challenging airstrips, uphold Hevilift’s safety-first culture, and deliver dependable services that connect communities and support key industries across PNG.
🧰 Minimum requirements
- Total time: 2,500 hours
- Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time: 1,500 hours
- Multi-engine PIC: 500 hours
- Time on type: 100 hours
- License: CPL, IR, ME
- Medical: Class 1
- English proficiency: ICAO Level 5
- Accepted authorities: CASA PNG, ICAO
Flight time notes:
- 500 hrs ME PIC may include Command Practice / ICUS
- 100 hrs on type may be obtained during company training
🌟 What you’ll enjoy
- Touring roster structure designed to support work–life balance
- Type training on the DHC‑6 for suitable, qualified Captains
- Impactful flying serving remote communities and essential industries
- Professional, safety-led operator with a strong PNG footprint
- Visa sponsorship provided
🛫 What you’ll do
- Command DHC‑6 Twin Otter operations across diverse terrain and weather
- Operate to short, challenging airstrips in line with SOPs and regulatory requirements
- Lead and mentor your crew while fostering a just culture and high standards
- Plan and execute flights, including performance, fuel, and risk management
- Coordinate with ground and engineering teams to ensure aircraft readiness
📨 How to apply
Ready to take command with Hevilift? Submit your application including:
- An up-to-date CV
- Copies of licence(s), Class 1 medical, and ICAO ELP
- Logbook summary highlighting totals, PIC, ME PIC, and any DHC‑6 time
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the next steps.