PILOTING IN MALAYSIA

PILOTING in malaysia

Ever thought of flying and doing this for the rest of your life? Being a pilot is both an exciting and a challenging career. You’ve probably read the stories of the expensive flight training, years of instructing followed by long working hours.

This course will teach you the basics of airplane flight manoeuvres and procedures. You’ll also learn how to use instruments in the aircraft so you can cover vast distances and still end up in the exact destination!
In order to fly, you’ll need to secure your license. Pilot licenses include the Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) for those who hold the position of captain in large aircrafts.

SUBJECT FOCUS

SPM :

Mathematics
Physics
English

University :

Air law
Human Physiology
Meteorology
Navigation
Operational Procedure
Weight and balance
Limitation

ELIGIBILITY

Academic requirements for Piloting studies in Malaysia

• 5 SPM credits, 3 of which must be English, Mathematics and any Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or General Science).
• Medical : Pass First class Drug Control Authority for Commercial Pilot License

Academic requirements for Piloting studies overseas

• High school graduate
• Able to read, write and speak in English
• Pass at least Band 5.5 for IELTS

PILOTING CAREERS IN MALAYSIA

Asia Pacific is the world’s fastest-growing aviation market brought on by rapid fleet modernisation and growth in air travel across the region. This market however could face an acute shortage of pilots and aircraft technicians in the next decade. According to plane maker Boeing, Asia Pacific would need some 185,600 new pilots and 243,500 new technicians through 2030. Southeast Asia will require 51,500 pilots and 67,400 technicians, accounting for 28 percent of all Asia Pacific demand based on the number of aeroplanes ordered.

Airlines in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines have placed orders for hundreds of planes over the past year, said Boeing. In Malaysia, air travel is becoming a very crucial driver of the country’s tourism. After the recession, the local aviation industry is expected to pick up from this year onwards. This is made evident by the 10 new airlines LCCT KLIA 2 will be hosting this May 2013.

SALARY RANGE

Co-pilots have an annual salary of 72,000 to 110,000 whereas second officers/ cadet pilots earn RM48,000 with annual increment.