Meet Barbara Kaime of Gembogl, Simbu Province & Wonobru, Eastern Highlands Province. Barbara has been employed with Milne Bay Airlines (MBA), Airlines PNG and now PNG Air for 31 years since joining the company in January 15th 1991.
Since joining the company, Barbara states that she’s always been passionate about her role and the functions that she performs, when she first started as a finance officer.
Barbara currently manages as our Goroka Agent through her business, Kaime Investment Limited, as she is contracted to operate as an Agent for PNG Air Limited.
Her role as the Agent Manager involves managing overall operations for ground handling, sales, daily operations, aircraft marshalling for the Dash-8 Fleet, overseeing the loading and unloading of both freight and passenger flights and many others.
As a loyal employee of the company throughout our history, “I am proud to say that I want to give my best to this company for another 6 years. This was career I chose when I was a little girl and saw a small aircraft that flew over me and my mother whilst working on our sweet potato garden at Garamauglo Village”, Barbara says.
What motivates Barbara on the job? It’s meeting different people from all walks of life, being of service to her fellow Papua New Guineans and expatriates, creating a smile on their face, making a difference in someone's life and leaving them with a memorable experience.
Her biggest aspiration is to become a Role Model for and motivate young women of PNG to take up roles mostly that are occupied by men.
“My favorite quote is from the bible verse, Proverbs 3:5 -6, Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make create a path way for you.”
Thank you Barbara for all your hard work and dedication to PNG Air, and congratulations on achieving a milestone 31 years!
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