Fly In, Fly Out: ‘I made $141,000 in nine months - and had two months off at Christmas’

Dec 3, 2025
33 mins

Episode Description

Fly In, Fly Out – or ‘FIFO’ for short – is all about taking up temporary employment in a remote location where the demands are extremely intense, but the rewards are hugely lucrative. It’s not for everyone and valid questions have been raised about safety. For Irishman occasionally abroad Cal McIlwaine, FIFO has become a way of life. On this episode of Money Talks, he breaks down his FIFO journey, the hard hours and the big-money payoffs.

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Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Cal McIlwaine

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