From a determined young woman in Papua New Guinea with a passion for aviation, to a skilled aircraft engineer now serving in Arnhem Land, Amber Mori’s path is a story of perseverance, purpose, and a quiet faith in God’s provision.
Raised in a Christian family, Amber heard about MAF early on, through church and school. But when Amber first stepped into an aircraft engineering hangar in the town of Mt Hagen, she knew she’d found her place.
“I went to church with a guy called Brenton Paix, who was the Engineering Manager at MAF,” Amber said. “One school holiday, he showed me around the hangar. I thought, ‘This seems pretty cool. I want to give it a go!’”
And so, she embarked on a journey that took her to Brisbane, Australia, where she completed a two-year Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering with Aviation Australia, and then back to Papua New Guinea.
Over the years, she had applied to work with MAF five times before finally being accepted after completing her training and gaining some experience.
“I had finished training and worked with another company for a year and a half before I got the offer,” Amber said.
Her perseverance became a defining trait—and a testament to her sense of calling.
The scheduled maintenance in Mt Hagen work kept her busy, but it was the bush trips that filled her heart.
“I always liked going out to the bush,” she said. “We had ministry trips—showing the Jesus film, spending time with people in remote communities. Those are some of my best moments. They’ll stay with me.”
One standout memory was spending a week out bush doing an engine change on a stranded aircraft—something not many engineers get to experience early in their careers.
“It’s always exciting when you’re doing things that aren’t standard or scheduled maintenance.”
I’m actually helping someone, in a big way.
Today, after nearly seven years with MAF in PNG, Amber is beginning a new chapter—this time in Arnhem Land—continuing her journey of bringing help, hope and healing through aviation.
As she settles into her new role and environment, Amber is looking forward to fresh challenges—not just technical, but cultural.
“The work is going to be similar. Aeroplanes are the same everywhere. But people and cultures are different. I’m looking forward to getting to know them,” she said.
Working in the hangar, Amber says it’s easy to forget the bigger picture. But those remote trips remind her of the higher purpose of her work.
“We’re not interacting with the people every day like the pilots are,” said Amber.
“But when you do get out and see the challenges people face—it helps me remember that this isn’t just about turning wrenches. I’m actually helping someone, in a big way.”
Amber’s advice for others seeking their purpose is to learn trust God.
“Trust in God’s provision,” Amber says. “If He’s called you, He will provide.”
Her story is proof that when you keep knocking, stay faithful, and lean into God’s plan, He makes a way—often in places you never imagined.
Watch and hear Amber tell her story in this video: