Flight Training Schools in Papua New Guinea

Pilot Training schools in PNG

Papua New Guinea has few flight training schools where aspiring students pursue for pilot training in these schools. Mostly the pilot training or aircraft engineering are offered by airlines rather than established commercial companies.  Below is the list of pilot training schools available in Papua New Guinea. 

1. Air Niugini Cadet Program
2. MAF Aviation Training Center 
3. Acetech  Aviation College 
4. PNG Air

There are several international companies who have express interest  but yet to establish their Flight Training Schools in PNG.

• Air Niugini Cadet Program 

This is a pilot training program conducted by Air Niugini, Papua New Guinea's airline. The airline offers Pilot training scholarships for students from Papua New Guinea to train as Airline Pilots through their Pilot Cadet Programme. This scholarship is offered annually depending on the availability of training berths. 

Air Niugini Pilot Cadet Requirements 

• Applicants must posses:
• A minimum of Grade 12 Education with A or B passes in Physics, Maths A and English
• Is between the 18 — 25 years of age
• A minimum height of 163cm
• Medically free of any illnesses or sickness.
• Applicants must be prepared to undergo an intensive recruitment and selection process.

For more information, contact Air Niugini. visit the official website : https://www.airniugini.com.pg/

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• MAF Flight Training Center 

​MAF offers pilot training to students in Papua New Guinea. Their training center is based at Mt Hagen international airport in the Western Highlands Province but some training are done in Australia.

The following course programs are available for the flight training 

•  Commercial Pilot’s License
• Multi Engine – Instrument Rating
• In-country Experience PNG
• ​Note: Completion of the above three modules will ensure the best chance possible to get a job in the PNG aviation industry.

Requirements to train as Pilot with MAF

• Grade 12 High School certificate with high marks in English, Maths and Physics
• Good physical and mental health
• A suitable level of English Proficiency (a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent rating)
• Availability to attend a 3 day Pre-Flight Training Assessment at MAF in Mareeba (travel and accommodation at own cost
• Positive result from a 3-day assesment at the Training Centre in Mareeba, Australia
• To be considered for any flight training course with MAF, a positive result of the Pre-Flight Training Assessment is required.  Please note that places are limited and the Assessment is by invitation only

Application Procedure
The application process and assessment of candidates are by request and invitation only.  This means you will have to request for Pilot Training Application Forms and documents from MAF through the email stated below. 

Request a detailed Course Information Booklet and application form from PNG.TrainingCentre@mafint.org.  

Check out Official Website for details : Official Website 

Acetech aviation college - png 

This is another aviation college located in Moresby that offers aircraft engineering  and aviation electronics engineering. 

ACATECH Aviation College, PNG is an Educational Institution established to address the demands of the aviation industry in Papua New Guinea to develop home grown aircraft engineers to help in nation building.

This company from the Philippines. 

Course Programs they offer

• ​Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
• Diploma in Aviation Electronics Engineering 

Requirements

• Must have completed Grade 12 and studied science and Mathematics
• Must be in good health

How to Apply
Walk in application method. Simply visit their establishment base and fill out an application form and sit for entry test.

Their contact
Gordon Commercial Area,Ago street. 
71642332 or 78375343,
​ ask for Annabel Marketing Manager.

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