MY FIRST INTERVIEW FOR ENTERING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE WORLD

In this post, I will share about my experience for my first interview for entering this course. My main target of this post is for anyone has interest to join this course in anywhere and who want to pass through the interview. This post maybe will have some long so be patient to see it completely. I will tell my interview story from A to Z and share some tips with it. So, let us start... NOW.

Before The Interview

You guys and girls as locals should know the procedure of apply public institution, right? So, I will not talk details about applying UPU online. About two week before the interview's date, I get the letter to ask me go to interview for this course at POLIMAS which located at KEDAH state of Malaysia. So, until here, you guys and girls where I come from, right?

Next, I share about the venue for interview during my time for your knowledge. During two years ago, all of us had been interviewed in different place. Now, I am not sure are they doing it in the same place. I will share the venue in the below.

NORTHERN MALAYSIA

MIDDLE MALAYSIA

SOUTHERN MALAYSIA

SARAWAK REGION

THESE INTERVIEW VENUE DURING MY TIME. FOR THE EAST MALAYSIA SIDE, I AM NOT VERY SURE AS MY CLASSMATES ALL FROM PENINSULAR MALAYSIA. FOR THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, YOU GUYS AND GIRLS ALSO CAN APPLY FOR THE DIPLOMA AND DEGREE COURSES IN A FEW POLYTECHNIC.

During The Interview

I go the venue just on time during that time as I remembered. After go through registration procedure, all of the candidates were taking pre-test in the hall. I still remember that test paper was about SPM level Mathematics. Guys and girls, you all need to prepare well in Mathematics and Physics as they are fundamental of this course.

After the test, we all gathered in the library for the interview session. During that scene, I managed to meet with my future classmates, Mahsyar, Elroy and Syeh. I want to say lucky or not, I entered the room with Mahsyar and another girl that we will not met again until right now. My interview group met the lecturers which were quite serious expression. They asked us about to introduce ourself (this is of course need to do in any interview), tell about ambitious toward future, ask about technical terms for the aircraft and how we should get this Aircraft Maintenance course which offered by government. I am still remember what reason I give to that lecturer until right now I can write a post about this event to you guys and girls.

After The Interview

In the beginning, I got the offer letter for programming course in Polytehcnic Balik Pulau, Penang state of Malaysia (My second choice for study was IT related course). I thought I lost my chance to this course. The situation continued to a few days later, I got the phone call form Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik, one of the division of the Ministry of High Education, Malaysia.

These were my interview experience.

My Advice To The Interview Candidates

At there, I give my personal advice to all of you which may help you guys and girls in interview.

1. Please be prepare yourself in physical and mental before the interview.
2. Please be punctual on time when you are joining the interview.
3. You should be dress in formal and properly during the interview.
4. Try to get the good first impression from the interviewer.
5. You all should be have self-confidence in whatever event.
6. Try to act politely with the interviewer.
7. Try to gain their interest to you when interview.
8. You show the altitude that you really interested in the interview.

In the conclusion, maybe someone will give the comment that these are just nothing but I can said that if you maintain the advice I gave, I am sure that you can be success in any interview as these are the most basic thing to follow. THANK YOU.

MY EXPECTATION TOWARD LIMA'17 VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

This title is should be writen by me before I went to the LIMA'17 program... But however, I didn't managed to write it. So, I will talk about my expectation to the LIMA'17 program before I actually go through the program.

I give very big hope to the program as I expected it will give me a big rewards after I join. In this moment, I can say that they are going well as I expected. Now, let's me tell you about what I think about LIMA'17 this program.

1. It will enlarge my social connection to the global.
2. I will gain the experience in the volunteer program.
3. It enhance my knowledge to the business, industries in Aerospace & Maritime Sector
4. It provided me with the chance for my internship & my future job.
5. It help me to build a good relationship with public .
6. It help me to build my self-confidence.

In the last, did my expectations succeeded? Let me tell you in the post. Thanks for your reading and stay tuned... Thank you for all.

A Conversation With Captain and First Officer of Airasia

(Last thursday, I come back from my hometown, Alor Setar during Independence Day holiday. I managed to have a short conversation with captain and first officer of Airasia in AK6019 flight after the plane landed at KLIA 2. I managed to ask some question from Captain Low and first officer, Eric for the pilot issue.)

Me : Sir, can I ask you something?

Eric : What question do you want to ask?

Me : I would like to ask about actually pilot can be a short-sightness person or he/she wear spectacle           during flight?

Eric : For commercial pilot, he/she can wear spectacles but for fighter pilot, surely he/she need to be             a good visual person.

Me : How can I apply to be pilot?

Eric : For Airasia, it always open the application for pilot. There are two ways to become pilot. First,           you can go to have pilot course in flying school. After you get your pilot license, then you                   apply for the pilot in commercial airlines. Second way is you can apply to Airasia company,                 borrow a loan for your course then sign working bond with the Airasia for 15 years.

Me : If bond with Airasia for 15 years, it is unworth...

Eric : Today, you need about RM 300,000 for your pilot course if you study in private flying school.

Low : Yes, it is true that you need RM 300,000 to complete pilot course.

Me : Thank you for your information. I hope we can meet again.

I share this conversation to whom are interested to apply for the pilot job...

So you want to learn to fly?

So you want to learn to fly?

Wow! 10 years since I passed my PPL checkride.  Instead of looking back at the last decade of flying, I thought I would use my wisdom (yeah right) to dispel a few myths about making that fateful first decision.

Frequently asked questions.

1)  Can I learn to fly?

Most people are capable of learning to fly to a safe PPL standard.  It is a matter of dedication and whether or not you can pass the medical requirements, fit and proper person test, and written exams.  The exams are no harder than a year 10 (10th Grade or 4th Form) test, and there are usually classes and/or online resources available to self study.  If you suffer from a condition that prevents you from driving a car, you probably cannot fly either.  When I say dedication, I mean it.  It is a never ending process as even thousand plus hour pilots will tell you they are still learning as they go.  There are a very small percentage of people to which flying comes naturally and  I am not one of them.  What this means is, it won't come to you over night, you need to practice it to get to the point where it comes naturally to you.  How long this takes depends as much on you as it does on the quality of your instructor.  What I will say is at the end of it all, not only will you have learned to fly but you'll have learned a lot about yourself on the way as well.

2)  Am I too old/young to learn?

There are no minimum or maximum age requirement to begin learning to fly.  You must be able to physically reach the controls and see over the instrument panel, but that is about it.  There are some limits placed on other aspects, namely in NZ you must be 16 or older to fly solo, 17 or older to hold a PPL and 18 or older to hold a CPL.  I know one young fella who had won several national flying competition titles by the time he went solo at age 16, and I know of an 80 year old gent who fulfilled a life long desire to learn to fly after his family finally convinced him he could do it. 

3)  Is it safe?

Taken in a literal sense, nothing is truly safe.  In a more reader friendly way, think of it like this:  Flying and flying training is made as safe as it can be and safety is an ongoing development that Flight Schools and Govt regulators take very seriously.  The long answer is while there is always serious risk in flying, steps are always taken to actively mitigate any inherent risk involved.  It's often said that its more dangerous driving out to the airport than actually flying the plane.  To compare the statistics, in March 2015 a family of four tragically lost their lives in a light plane crash.  Since then, no one has died flying light fixed wing airplanes.  From March 2015 up to today 248 people have died in automobile related accidents on NZ roads.  When you consider that in NZ pilots fly light aircraft for around 50,000 hours a year, there's a lot of fatality free flying going on!

4)  It's really expensive isn't it?

Yes it is.  But so is that house, car or 4kHD TV you want to buy.  My point is, if you really want to do this, a way will exist where you can afford to save up for it.  It might not be particularly pleasant and there may be some hard choices involved, but see my point about dedication.  It might surprise you how little it may cost compared with other pursuits (try costing up mountain biking, skiing or scuba diving as a comparison).  My PPL cost me NZ$14,000 over two years of training which took me just over 3 years to save up, and I spend approximately NZ$3500 a year (~NZ$375 per month) keeping current, competing and going on the odd joyride.

5)  Do I have to go on and become a commercial pilot once I get my PPL?

Strangely enough, a lot of non pilots ask me this question when they find out I fly recreationally.  They automatically assume that I am going to quit my job and change careers.  The answer is no you don't.  I've been flying privately for ten years and I have no plans to go any further down that path.  Besides, there are many other paths your flying can take even in the private pilots world, blogging being one of them. :-)

6) I'm a girl.  Can I fly?

You sure can, this is the 21st century!  Having said that, women have been flying for almost as long as men have and their history of flying makes for a fascinating read if you are interested.  There is nothing stopping you getting out there and having a go, it all starts with you.  I followed one aviatrix through her training from first flight to checkride.  She went through a lot of personal challenges on her journey, but she made it and passed her PPL flight test with flying colors (pun intended).  Go and read her blog.

Credit From: Making a Kiwi Fly

( I shared this post to who would like to fly the airplane who just like me...)

LINE TRAINING FOR PILOT: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

LINE TRAINING FOR PILOT: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Line training for pilot helps you increase the amount of hours flown, gain experience in the actual aircraft and get the better job. Line training programs are offered by airlines or recruiters. Despite the fact that there are many line training programs in the world the most popular are A320 line training and B737 line training. In this article you will find the general information on what is line training and why pilots need it.

Requirements

Requirements to get line training are quite similar everywhere. There is a list of main requirements for line training program:

— At least 100 hours as pilot-in-command of airplanes;
— Type rating on a current aircraft;
— Valid ME, IR (multi-engine, instrument rating);
— Valid CPL or ATPL;
— Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate;
— MCC certificate of completion;
— English level 4 according to ICAO requirements;

Keep in mind that you need to send your CV. So read article ‘How to write pilot resume’, follow tips and write a professional resume.

How it works?

First of all, you need to check if meet requirements and be available to start the program within 2-4 months. Afterwards you need to send required documents and, if pre-approved, wait for further information with all line training program details (payment, additional required documents, etc.). Airlines or recruiters usually prefer candidates with at least 100 hours in total (more is better) and high grade of final type rating exam (approximately between 95 – 100 %).

Payment

Line training price depends on the type of aircraft. For instance, line training A320 might cost around 40 000 – 50 000€. Line trainings on less popular aircraft types are normally cheaper. Usually cadets are asked to pay around 60% of payment before the program and rest of it after.

It is important to mention that when obtaining for line training, pilots are not being paid. However, most of airlines offer opportunity for pilots to sign a permanent contract as a first officer after finishing the line training. Keep in mind that accommodation and transportation is usually not provided during the line training.

Despite the opinion that line training destroys the airline pilot industry (“Pay to fly”), line training is in itself necessary. More or less, it’s the first step to be a pilot. For sure, there was a time when airline pilot training was sponsored by the airline hiring a pilot. However, the situation has changed and only few airlines still apply this policy.  So the main information about line training programs is relevant and needful. In order to start your pilot’s career, you need to invest.

AVIATION'S COURSES IN MALAYSIA

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING

PUBLIC INSTITUTION

Polytechnic Banting Selangor

Courses Provided : Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Fees : RM 200 per semester / RM 630 per semester for hostel fee
Intake : June / December
Website :http://www.polibanting.edu.my/v2/
Address : POLITEKNIK BANTING SELANGOR, PERSIARAN ILMU, JALAN SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD,42700,                       BANTING, SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN
No.Tel: 03-3120 1625
No.Fax: 03-3120 1706
Email:
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ADTEC Shah Alam

Courses Provided : Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Fees : RM 3,000 per year
Website : http://www.adtecsa.gov.my/index.php/ms/
Address : Pusat Latihan Teknologi Tinggi (ADTEC) Shah Alam,Lot 5934-1, Jalan Bukit Kemuning, Seksyen 32, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
No.Tel : 03-5161 2622
No.Fax : 03-5161 2613
Email : info.adtecsa@jtm.gov.my
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University of Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

Courses Provided : BACHELOR OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY                                              (AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE) WITH HONOURS

Fees : about RM 4,000 for first semester, about RM 1,400 for other semester/ RM 148,000 for                        Total Maintenance Fee 

Intakes: September/ October

Website : http://www.uthm.edu.my/v2/

Address : Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, 86400 Johor, Malaysia.

No.Tel : +607-453 7000

No.Fax :  +607-453 6337

Email : pro@uthm.edu.my

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PRIVATE INSTITUTION

Nilai University

Courses Provided : Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

                                Advanced Diploma In Aircraft Technology

Fees:

Intake : January,March, May, July, October (Diploma)

             January, May (Advance Diploma)

Website :http://www.nilai.edu.my/
Address: No 1, Persiaran Universiti, Putra Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
No.Tel: +(6) 06 850 2338 (General Enquiries)

                 +(6) 06 850 2308 (Programme Enquiries)

No.Fax: +(6) 06 850 2339 (General Enquiries)

                   +(6) 06 850 1266 (Programme Enquiries)

Email: enquiry@nilai.edu.my (General Enquiries)

                marketing@nilai.edu.my (Programme Information)

                career@nilai.edu.my (Career Opportunities)

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Admal Aviation College

Courses Provided : Diploma Aircraft Maintenance Technology with License (DCA                          -                                  CAT A1)
                                DCAM Part 66 ( CAT A1/B1.1/B2)
                                Diploma of Aviation Business
                         
Fees : RM 6500 per semester
Intake: March, September ( Diploma of Aviation Business)
Website : http://www.admalcollege.com/
Address : Lot 24-34, BBST Business Park, Jalan 2, Medan 120, Bandar Salak Tinggi, 43900 Sepang,                             Selangor, MALAYSIA
No.Tel : +603-87067800 / 7041
No.Fax : +603- 87067025
Email : admission@admal.com.my
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IEDC - Innovative Engineering Design College

Courses Provided : Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Fees : N/A
Intakes : May, July, October
Website : http://www.iedc.edu.my/
Address : L2-14, SSTwo Mall, No.40, Jalan SS 2/72, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
No.Tel : +603-7958 1393
No.Fax :
Email : Enquiry@iedc.edu.my
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KLIA Professional & Management College

Courses Provided : Diploma In Aviation Management
Fees : N/A
Intakes : June
Website : http://kliacollege.edu.my/
Address : KLIA Professional & Management College, Kompleks KLIA Holding, Jalan KLIA 1/70,                     64000 KLIA, Selangor, Malaysia
No.Tel : +603 - 878 31002
No.Fax : +603 - 878 31002
Email : N/A
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KTS - Kolej TAFE Seremban

Courses Provided : Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Fees : Rm 27,890
Intakes : January, May and August
Website : http://www.tafeseremban.edu.my/
Address : Lot. No. 5409 Mukim Ampangan, Jalan Sikamat, 70400 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
No.Tel : 06 7632020
No.Fax :
Email : enquiry@tafeseremban.edu.my
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MSU - Management & Science University

Courses Provided : Diploma In Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Fees : N/A
Intakes : March, May and November
Website : http://www.msu.edu.my/
Address : Management & Science University, University Drive, Off Persiaran Olahraga, Section 13 ,40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
No.Tel : +603 5521 6868
No.Fax :  +603 5511 2848
Email : N/A
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UniKL - Universiti Kuala Lumpur

Courses Provided :

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Technology (Manufacturing)

Fees : Local RM 16,900

Intake : January and July

Bachelor of Aircraft Engineering Technology (Hons) in Avionics

Fees : Local RM19,500 - RM21,200 per year

Intake : January and July

Bachelor of Aviation Management (Hons.)

Fees : Local RM19,500 - RM21,200 per year

Intake : January and September

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Technology (Avionics)

Fees : Local RM 16,900

Intake : January and July

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Technology (Composite)

Fees : Local RM 16,900

Intake : January and July

Diploma of Engineering Technology in Aeroplane Maintenance

Fees : Local RM 16,900

Intake : January and July

Website : http://www.unikl.edu.my/
Address :
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (KL Campus)
1016, Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia (view map) Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Kedah Campus)
Lot 13, 14, 15 & 16, Kulim Hi-Tech Park 9000 Kulim Kedah (view map)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Perak Campuses)
No. 3, Jalan Greentown, 30450 Ipoh, Perak (view map)

Dataran Industri Teknologi Kejuruteraan Merin, Bandar Teknologi Maritim, Jalan Pantai Remis, 32200 Lumut, Perak

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Melaka Campus)
Lot 1988, Kawasan Perindustrian Bandar Vendor,
Taboh Naning 78000 Alor Gajah Melaka

No.Tel : +603 – 2175 4000
No.Fax : +603 – 2175 4001
Email :
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UniKL MIAT - Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology

Courses Provided :

Bachelor of Aviation Management (Hons)

Fees : Local N/A

Intake : N/A

Bachelor of Aircraft Engineering Technology - Mechanical (Hons)

Fees : Local N/A

Intake : N/A

Bachelor of Aircraft Engineering Technology (Hons) in Avionics

Fees : Local N/A

Intake : N/A

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Fees : Local N/A

Intake : N/A

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Technology (Manufacturing)

Fees : Local N/A

Intake : N/A

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Technology (Composite)

Fees : Local N/A

Intake : N/A

Diploma of Engineering Technology in Aeroplane Maintenance

Fees : Local N/A

Intake : N/A

Diploma of Engineering Technology in Helicopter Maintenance

Fees : Local N/A

Intake : N/A

Diploma of Engineering Technology in Avionics Maintenance

Fees : Local N/A

Intake : N/A

Website : http://www.miat.unikl.edu.my/

Address : Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute Of Aviation Technology ( UniKL MIAT ), Lot 2891, Jalan Jenderam Hulu, Jenderam Hulu, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia.

No.Tel : +603 8768 8487

No.Fax :

Email : 

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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING/AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

PUBLIC INSTITUTION

IIUM - International Islamic University Malaysia

Courses Provided : Bachelor of Engineering  in Aerospace Engineering
Fees :
Intake: September
Website :
Address : Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, P.O. Box 10, 50728  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
No.Tel : 603-61964419/ 603-6196 4415
No.Fax : 603-6196 4853
Email :
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UTM - University of Technology Malaysia

Courses Provided : Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical-Aeronautics)
                                Master of Science (Aeronautical Enginering)
Fees : RM 700 per semester ( Degree Program)
          RM 9,355 + RM 8,255 (Malaysian Sutdent) / RM 22,330 + RM 18,980 (International Student)           (Master Program)
Intakes: September
Website : http://www.utm.my/
Address : Office of Corporate Affairs, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,UTM Skudai, 81310 Johor,                        Malaysia.
No.Tel : +607-553 3333
No.Fax :
Email : corporate@utm.my
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UPM - Universiti Putra Malaysia

Courses Provided : Bachelor of Engineering ( Aerospace Engineering )
Fees : RM 2578 (Malaysian) / RM 8750 (International) per semester
Website : www.upm.edu.my/
Address : Jalan Upm, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
No.Tel : +60 3-8946 6000
No.Fax :
Email :
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PRIVATE INSTITUTION

UniKL - Universiti Kuala Lumpur

Courses Provided :Diploma of Engineering Technology in Avionics Maintenance
Fees : Local RM 16,900
Intake : January and July
Website : http://www.unikl.edu.my/
Address :
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (KL Campus)
1016, Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Kedah Campus)
Lot 13, 14, 15 & 16, Kulim Hi-Tech Park 9000 Kulim Kedah

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Perak Campuses)
No. 3, Jalan Greentown, 30450 Ipoh, Perak

Dataran Industri Teknologi Kejuruteraan Merin, Bandar Teknologi Maritim, Jalan Pantai Remis, 32200 Lumut, Perak

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Melaka Campus)
Lot 1988, Kawasan Perindustrian Bandar Vendor,
Taboh Naning 78000 Alor Gajah Melaka

No.Tel : +603 – 2175 4000
No.Fax : +603 – 2175 4001
Email :
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PILOTING

PUBLIC INSTITUTION

University of Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

Courses Provided : BACHELOR OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY                                              (PROFESSIONAL PILOTING) WITH HONOURS
Fees : about RM 4,000 for first semester, about RM 1,400 for other semester/ RM 225,000 for                        Pilot License
Intake : September/ October
Website : http://www.uthm.edu.my/v2/
Address : Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, 86400 Johor, Malaysia.
No.Tel : +607-453 7000
No.Fax :  +607-453 6337
Email : pro@uthm.edu.my
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PRIVATE INSTITUTION

APFT - Asia Pacific Flight Training

Diploma in Aviation (Pilot Training)
Fees : Rm 35,000
Intake : January, April, June and September
Website : www.apft.edu.my
Address :

Administrative Centre

Suite 50-5-5, 5th Floor, Wisma UOA Damansara,
50, Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights,
50490, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel: +603-2092 3177
Fax: +603-2093 9218

Flight Training Centre

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Pengkalan Chepa,
16100 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Tel: +609-773 8722
Fax: +609-773 8891

Email : registrar@apft.edu.my
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HMA - HM Aerospace

Courses Provided : Commercial Pilot’s Licence and Instrument Rating (A) with Frozen ATPL
Fees :
Website : http://www.hmaerospace.com/
Address : 49, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
No.Tel : +603 2730 5000
No.Fax : +603 2730 5010
Email : admissions@hmaerospace.com
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MFA - Malaysian Flying Academy

Courses Provided : Commercial Pilot Licence with Instrument Rating Course
Fees :
Website : http://www.mfa.edu.my/
Address : Malaysian Flying Academy Sendirian Berhad, Campus Address, No. 13617-1, Off Lapangan Terbang Batu Berendam, 75350 Malacca, Malaysia.
No.Tel : 606 317 4026 or 606 317 4834
No.Fax : 606 317 4362
Email : enquiries@mfa.edu.my
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Notes: The information is accurately based on the date posted. For more accurate information, can surf their website... There are have more piloting school that I haven't list out. I choose the flying school based on their popularity...

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.