Q1: I do not meet the minimum flying hours specified, can I still apply?

A: The single-engine turbine aeroplane flight time requirement can be waived for ex-military pilots who have completed a course of military flying training on single-engine turbine aeroplanes. In all other cases, we require pilots having at least the stated flying hours.

Q2: Will Montage fly the PC-12 single or dual pilot?

A: Montage will fly the PC-12 single pilot. This is in line with the Type Certification Data Sheet (TCDS) for the PC-12, the Pilatus PC-12 Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), and indeed the practice of many PC-12 operators around the world, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Australia. As a consequence of single pilot operations, Montage will apply strict medical requirements to pilots, reserving the right to apply additional or more strict requirements to those of the National Aviation Authorities (NAAs) of applicants’ states of license issue.

Q3: Is there an upper age limit for pilots?

A: Yes. Due to the local age limit of 65 for commercial pilots (even when flying in non-commercial operations such as Montage’s), the maximum age for candidates is 64 (in the case of PC-12 rated or experienced pilots) or 63 (in the case of non-PC-12 rated or experienced pilots who require Type Rating training).

Q4: Does Montage welcome applications from female candidates?

A: Yes. Montage Gold is an equal opportunities employer. Montage has many women in a variety of roles throughout the company, and welcomes applications from female pilots.

Q5: Which aircraft will I fly?

A: As the backbone of our Flight Operations Department will be the Pilatus PC-12, this will be the aircraft most pilots spend most of their time flying. However, the first aircraft to enter the fleet will be a Cessna 206, and pilots will fly this aircraft initially. Over time, the company may add other aircraft to the fleet, and will assign pilots to fly other types based upon its needs, and individual pilots’ qualifications, experience, aptitude and career aspirations.

Q6: Where will I be based?

A: As our aircraft will be based at our mine sites, initially Koné in Côte d’Ivoire, so will be our pilots. During an interim period whilst the hangar on site is being built, the aircraft and pilots will be based in Abidjan.

Q7: Will the company assist me in obtaining a visa?

A: Yes. The Company will assist pilots to obtain visas for Côte d’Ivoire, where needed. Additionally, it will assist pilots to obtain visas as required for travel for training and other business purposes.

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Q8: By which company will I be employed?

A: Pilots will be employed by a Montage Gold group company. Montage reserves the right to transfer employees to another Group or third party company with identical terms and conditions.

Q9: What duration of contract are you offering?

A: Initial contracts will be for 2 years, with provisions for mutual early termination by notice, or summary termination by the Company in the case of employee gross misconduct. Contracts will be renewable for further periods based on mutual agreement.

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Q10 Will I have to pay tax?

A: Montage will pay employees into their nominated bank accounts net of local taxes, i.e. they will receive the full salary amounts stated without any deductions for taxes or other reasons.

Q11: Will my flights home be paid for?

A: Yes. Employees’ flights from and to their agreed point of hire (which can be anywhere in the world) for each roster period, will be booked and paid by the Company.

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Q12: Will I be entitled to any benefits?

A: Employees will be entitled to health insurance and life insurance.

Q13: What training will I receive? Will I have to pay?

A: All pilots will receive sufficient training to operate the Company’s aircraft safely and lawfully. Exact training required will depend on licenses/ratings held, and previous flying experience. In the case of pilots requiring new Single-Engine Turbine (SET) Class Ratings or PC-12 Type Ratings, Montage will arrange this training. This will be at Montage’s expense, however pilots will be required to repay their training costs (deemed to be $24k) on a pro rata basis if they either leave voluntarily or are dismissed for gross misconduct inside their first two years of employment.

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Q14: What will my flying duties comprise?

A: The Montage flying programme comprises three elements. First, there will be regular timetabled flights between Abidjan, the airport of the capital of Côte d’Ivoire, and the Koné site, carrying personnel (mostly expats coming to and from their breaks) and high value/urgent cargo in varying proportions. Second, there will be ad hoc flights to other domestic and regional locations, primarily for the transport of VIP passengers (including the Executive team and Board). Lastly, the Montage Flight Operations Department will provide an H24 medevac capability for the company. It must be capable of converting the aircraft to the medevac configuration and getting airborne within 60 minutes of receiving its tasking, to fly patients from the mine site to hospital. This capability will be maintained via periodic practice drills. Whilst we will generally attempt to give each pilot at least one rest day per week free of planned flying, this will not always be possible. When not flying, except on designated rest days pilots will work in the office.

Q15: What is it like living on the mine site?

A: Former military personnel will immediately recognise the similarity between living on a mine site, and living on a military base. The mines offer attractive and spacious private accommodation, and quality meals are provided in a centralised mess, all at no charge to the employee. Laundry is performed regularly. There are sports and recreation facilities, a small on site shop, and a bar (but see below regarding alcohol consumption). Fast internet is available in the domestic site and offices. There is a well resourced clinic for routine and emergency medical treatment. There are employees of many nationalities, both local and expat, and the mines provide excellent opportunities to make new contacts from around the world. Many employees see their time on site as a great opportunity to save money (as one can literally spend nothing for an entire “swing”), and get fit! Please note that Koné is a mine site under construction, and facilities will be added progressively as the site is built.

Q16: Will I be permitted to consume alcohol whilst at the mine?

A: Due to the requirement to provide H24 standby for medevac flights, the designated pilot will not be permitted to consume alcohol whilst on standby. Otherwise, like other employees pilots will be able to consume alcohol responsibly.

Q17: Will I be safe in West Africa?

A: Yes. Côte d’Ivoire is one of the most stable and developed countries in West Africa, and the modest risk to personal safety is reflected in generally benign travel advice from Western governments (excepting small border areas in which Montage does not operate). Regular travellers to Abidjan, of both genders, feel safe walking around at all times of day and night. Additionally, Montage has comprehensive security analysis and protection resources, and a detailed incident response plan. For obvious reasons, details are Company Confidential.

Q18: Why do you use the country name “Côte d’Ivoire” and not “Ivory Coast”?

A: The government of Côte d’Ivoire has a long-standing policy of rejecting all translations of the country’s name into other languages, preferring use of the French name in international relations. Montage Gold respects its host country’s position, and hence uses the country name Côte d’Ivoire for all internal and external documentation.