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King Air 350i First Officer (FAA) – Rotational | Papua New Guinea
King Air 350i First Officer (FAA) – Rotational | Papua New Guinea
Rishworth Aviation is recruiting an FAA-licensed First Officer to support a diversified aviation group operating charter missions across Papua New Guinea. Join a skilled team flying the Beechcraft King Air 350i, delivering safe, reliable service in one of the world’s most diverse and challenging flying environments.
✈️ About the opportunity
As First Officer, you’ll assist the Captain with all facets of safe and efficient flight operations on the King Air 350i. This rotational role offers adventure, professional growth, and the chance to hone your skills in remote and mountainous terrain, with strong operational support on the ground.
🧭 What you’ll do
- Assist the Captain in the safe, compliant operation of the Beechcraft King Air 350i.
- Conduct thorough pre-flight planning: weather analysis, fuel and performance calculations, route preparation, and NOTAM review.
- Perform pre-flight, en‑route, and post‑flight duties in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor aircraft systems, performance, and operational parameters throughout all phases of flight.
- Contribute to effective crew coordination, checklist discipline, and decision-making under airmanship best practices.
- Support flight operations across Papua New Guinea, including remote and regional bases.
🧰 What you’ll bring
- Licensing: FAA CPL with MEIR.
- Type Rating: King Air 350 preferred; strong candidates without the type may be considered based on experience.
- Previous experience operating in remote, regional, or otherwise challenging environments is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to adapt to rotational schedules and remote‑base living conditions.
- Strong situational awareness, communication, and adherence to SOPs and safety culture.
🌟 Benefits & rotation
- Choice of roster: 12 weeks on / 6 weeks off or 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off.
- Accommodation, flights, and ground transportation provided while based in Papua New Guinea.
- Work with a professional team operating to robust procedures in varied terrain and weather.
📨 Ready to apply?
If you meet the requirements and are excited by high-utility flying in a unique and rewarding environment, we’d like to hear from you. Submit your application and highlight your King Air and/or remote operations experience.

