National Pilot Cadet Training Program

Air Niugini seeks young Papua New Guineans to join its National Pilot Cadet Training Program. This Program aims to develop successful candidates to Commercial Pilot License level by employing the highest possible standard of flying training that meets all PNG regulatory requirements.

Successful candidates will be inducted into the Airline environment which prepares them for undertaking an ab initio pilot training course in Australia. The duration of the ab initio pilot training is approximately 13 months and on successful completion of flight training, cadets will be rewarded with an Australian Commercial Pilot License, Instrument Rating and Airline Transport Pilot License theory subjects.

In recognition that a flying career will require good self-discipline, correct attitude, constant training and testing to international standards, applicants must be totally committed and motivated to succeed in this profession.

Applicants must possess:

• A minimum of Gr 12 Education with A or B passes in Physics, Advanced Math and Language & Literature (Applied English).
• Is between 18-25 years of age.
• A minimum height of 163 cm
• Medically free of any illnesses or sickness
• Single with no children
• Must  have a valid Passport

Applicants must be prepared to undergo an intensive recruitment and selection process to be held in Port Moresby.

Air Niugini is a fair and  an equal opportunity employer.

All interested applicants, please address your application letters to the address below including a current CV, copies of references ,copy of Gr 12 certificate with a valid contact to;

The Pilot Cadet Recruitment
Human Resource Department
Air Niugini Limited
P. O. Box 7186
BOROKO
National Capital District.

Applications closes on the 5th of  February 2026.