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MAF Ab‑Initio Pilot Cadetship for PNG Nationals – Train in Far North Queensland, Australia

✈️ Launch your calling as a MAF Pilot Cadet

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is offering a full-time, ab-initio pilot cadetship exclusively for Papua New Guinean nationals, based at our Flight Training Centre in Mareeba, Far North Queensland, Australia. Over approximately 18–24 months, you’ll train toward a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL) and a Multi-Engine Instrument Rating, preparing you to fly in the challenging and rewarding mission-aviation environment of Papua New Guinea.

  • Location: Mareeba, Far North Queensland, Australia
  • Programme type: Full-time ab-initio pilot cadetship
  • Duration: Approximately 18–24 months
  • Eligibility: Papua New Guinean citizens only
  • Outcome: CPL + Multi-Engine Instrument Rating

🧭 What you’ll experience

You will learn with experienced MAF instructors across a range of aircraft and simulators, growing in professional skill, personal character and spiritual maturity for service.

  • Structured training path: ~15 months toward CPL, followed by ~5 months of Instrument Rating training.
  • Flight time: ~200 hours toward CPL and ~50 hours toward the Multi-Engine Instrument Rating, plus consolidation as required.
  • Fleet exposure: Cessna 172, Cessna 182 and Cessna 208, supported by advanced flight-simulation facilities.
  • Regular assessments, feedback, coaching and development reviews.
  • Preparation for real-world mission flying in PNG’s challenging terrain and weather.

🧰 What you’ll bring

  • Essential:
    • Papua New Guinean citizenship.
    • Grade 12 High School Certificate with strong results in English, Mathematics and Physics.
    • English proficiency: minimum IELTS 5.5.
    • Successful completion of selection assessments.
    • Genuine interest in aviation and Christian mission; commitment to full-time training.
    • Good mental and physical health and fitness.
  • Desirable:
    • PNG driver’s licence.
    • Class 1 aviation medical certificate issued by a PNG Designated Aviation Medical Examiner.

Selection may include interviews, aptitude testing and technical or flight assessments.

🌟 Why train with MAF

  • Train alongside experienced MAF instructors with access to advanced simulators and additional coaching.
  • Be immersed in the MAF community in Mareeba—experiencing the spiritual, relational and practical aspects of mission-aviation life.
  • On successful completion, you may be eligible to apply for the MAF Internship, building toward serving as Pilot in Command with MAF in PNG.

📍 Quick facts

  • Training aircraft: Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Cessna 208
  • Simulators: MAF advanced flight-simulation facilities
  • Licence on entry: Not required; this is an ab-initio programme
  • Faith alignment: Commitment to MAF’s Christian mission and values
  • Progression: Development reviews consider aptitude, motivation, work ethic, character and spiritual maturity

📨 How to apply

Submit your application and be prepared to undertake interviews, aptitude testing, and technical or flight assessments. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

Note: This is a full-time training programme based in Australia for Papua New Guinean nationals. Successful completion does not guarantee employment, but may make you eligible to apply for the MAF Internship.

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