About This Role
Mission Aviation Fellowship is offering a full-time ab-initio pilot cadetship for Papua New Guinean nationals, based at its Flight Training Centre in Mareeba, Far North Queensland, Australia. The structured pathway, running approximately 18–24 months, leads toward a Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL) and a Multi-Engine Instrument Rating, preparing cadets to fly in the challenging mission-aviation environment of Papua New Guinea. Training emphasises professional development, personal growth, spiritual maturity and preparation for ministry, with cadets flying a range of aircraft including the Cessna 172, Cessna 182 and Cessna 208 and using MAF's advanced flight-simulation facilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The full-time programme runs for approximately 18–24 months and combines around 15 months of training toward a Commercial Pilot's Licence and approximately five months of Instrument Rating training.
- Cadets complete around 200 hours of aeronautical experience toward the CPL and 50 hours toward the Multi-Engine Instrument Rating, plus additional consolidation flying where required.
- Training is delivered alongside experienced MAF instructors across a range of aircraft, supported by structured assessments, feedback, flight simulation and additional coaching.
- Progression through interviews, technical and flight assessments, aptitude testing and development reviews considers aviation aptitude as well as motivation, work ethic, character, spiritual maturity and alignment with MAF's mission.
- Successful cadets may become eligible to apply for the MAF Internship and develop toward serving as Pilot in Command with MAF in PNG.
What We Offer
Cadets train alongside experienced MAF instructors with access to advanced flight-simulation facilities and additional coaching, and become part of the MAF community in Mareeba, experiencing the spiritual, relational and practical aspects of mission-aviation life.Successful cadets may become eligible to apply for the MAF Internship, gaining further operational experience toward serving as Pilot in Command.
Requirements
- Essential requirements: Papua New Guinean citizenship
- a Grade 12 High School Certificate with strong results in English, Mathematics and Physics
- English proficiency with a minimum IELTS score of 5.5
- successful completion of the required selection assessments
- a genuine interest in aviation and Christian mission
- the ability to commit to the full-time training programme
- and good mental and physical health and fitness. Desirable attributes include a PNG driver's licence and a Class 1 medical certificate issued by a licensed PNG Designated Aviation Medical Examiner. The selection process may include interviews, aptitude testing, and technical or flight assessments.