Pacific Carrier Launches 2025 Recruitment Drive for ATR72 Pilots – Captains and First Officers

Papua New Guinea – PNG Air has launched a recruitment campaign targeting both experienced ATR72-600 Captains and emerging First Officers, as part of its ongoing fleet and network expansion strategy.

• The airline is seeking to recruit ATR72-600 Captains holding an ATPL with:
• 3,000 hours total time as PIC
• 500 hours multi-engine command
• 500 hours turbine experience
• 500 hours Part 121 operations
• For First Officer roles, candidates must hold a CPL with:
• 1,000 hours total flight time
• 100 hours multi-engine experience
• Candidates must have a multi-engine command instrument rating.

PNG Air currently oeprates 7x ATR 72-600 and 4 Dash 8-100. Source: PNG Air