MAF Pilot Internship | Training for PNG Nationals

Do you hold a Commercial Pilot’s Licence and dream of using your flying skills to serve communities across Papua New Guinea?

MAF is offering an exciting opportunity for Papua New Guinean nationals who are passionate about aviation and interested in a future in mission aviation. Through this internship, you’ll build on your existing qualifications, gain practical experience alongside established MAF pilots, and develop the skills and confidence needed to progress towards flying as Pilot in Command (PIC) with MAF in PNG.

Becoming a MAF pilot is about more than technical ability. It’s a journey of professional development, personal growth, spiritual maturity and preparation for ministry in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

You’ll have the opportunity to complete additional training at MAF’s Flight Training Centre in Mareeba, Australia, tailored to your existing experience and development needs. You’ll also gain valuable operational experience alongside experienced MAF pilots, learning what it takes to fly safely and effectively in PNG’s demanding terrain and operating conditions.

Our goal is to help you develop the skills, character and confidence needed to serve the Lord as a professional pilot with MAF in PNG.

The full-time programme runs for approximately 12–18 months and is designed around your existing qualifications, experience and development needs.

Your pathway may include:

• An ICAO-recognised Commercial Pilot’s Licence.

• Papua New Guinean citizenship.

• English proficiency, with a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 as a minimum

• Successful completion of the required selection assessments.

• A genuine interest in aviation and Christian mission.

• The ability to commit to the full-time programme.

• A current, or evidence of a previous class 1 medical from a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner.

From remote airstrips and mountain ranges to communities where aviation is a lifeline, MAF pilots use their skills to help make healthcare, education, humanitarian support and the Gospel accessible to people who might otherwise remain isolated.

This internship is an opportunity to build on your existing qualifications, gain valuable operational experience and explore how your skills could contribute to MAF’s mission in PNG.

If you’re a Papua New Guinean national with a Commercial Pilot’s Licence and a heart to serve, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV, a cover letter and relevant aviation qualifications.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the required selection process, which may include interviews, aptitude testing, and technical or flight assessments.

Places are limited. Candidates should carefully consider the financial and practical commitments associated with the programme, including any fundraising and sponsorship expectations. Guidance will be provided to help successful candidates understand and prepare for these commitments. Acceptance of, and adherence to, MAF’s purpose, vision and values is an essential condition of involvement in the programme.