Do you have what it takes to become a pilot?

Flying is a lifelong passion. Malaysia Airlines is looking for anyone who has that vision to take to the skies and pursue a lifelong ambition as an aviator.
As part of Malaysia Airlines' contribution towards nation building, we recruit young and talented individuals to join our cadet pilot training programme. Like all our pilots, the new pilots will be among the best trained in the world and it would be expected of them to uphold the stringent standards that have made Malaysia Airlines one of the safest airlines in the world.

This season, applicants will undergo a thorough scientific selection process to reveal their potential to become safe, efficient pilots. With our human development focus, successful candidates can also look forward to being part of Malaysia Airlines' Flight Operations management team as part of a long term career path.



REQUIREMENTS


* Malaysian citizen, aged between 18 to 26 as at date of application
* Pass SPM or its equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysian government with six (06) credits including Bahasa Malaysia and a minimum of B4 in Mathematics, Physics and English taken at one sitting.

OR

Possess Diploma / Degree in Engineering or Science related disciplines with CGPA 3.0 or above and six (6) credits with a pass in Bahasa Malaysia in SPM taken at one sitting.
* Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English both written and spoken.
* Must be physically and metally fit with good eyesight (visual acuity of at least 6/60 without optical aid, correctable to 6/6) and not colour blind.

* Minimum height of 163cm (5ft 4in).
* Prepared to sign training bond.


THE SELECTION PROCESS


The process consists of six phases, namely:

* Pre screening of application
* Psychomotor skill test
* Psychometric tests
* Interview

* Medical examination.
* Final selection

THE TRAINING PROGRAMME



Commercial Pilots Licence And 'Frozen' Atpl

The training programme is wholly sponsored by Malaysia Airlines. All cadet pilots will have to repay the cost of training through monthly deductions over a period of fifteen years commencing from the time they are employed as Second Officers. In addition, all cadet pilots have to sign a training bond.

The training will be conducted at the Malaysian Flying Academy in Melaka, or any other flying training colleges approved by the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation (MDCA). Prior to leaving, cadet pilots will undergo an induction programme designed to prepare them for what is expected of them throughout their training. The programme will also offer them a brief introduction to Malaysia Airlines.

Phase 1: This phase takes approximately 60 weeks and consists of the following:

1. Ground school curriculum of approximately 920 hours of classroom time, where cadet pilots will learn:
Basic aeronautical knowledge comprising of Theory of Flights, Engines, Airframe and Systems, Electric, Ail Law, and Radiotelephony Theory and Practical - and are required to pass the Private Pilot Licence and the MDCA Technical Examinations.

Flight Planning, Instruments, Meteorology Theory, Meteorology Practical, Navigation, and Radio Aids - and are required to pass the UK Overseas Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Airline Transport Pilots' Licence (ATPL) Examinations.

Performance A, Loading, and Human Performance and Limitation - and are required to pass the UK Overseas Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Examinations.

The passing mark for all tests is 75%


2. Flight training that covers 200 aeroplane hours and 30 hours in a flight simulator. The 200 aeroplane hours will see each cadet flying the single-engine Piper Warrior for 165 hours of basic flying, instrument flight and navigation training and then the twin-engine Piper Seneca III for 35 hours of flight training.

Cadet pilots who complete this phase successfully will graduate with a Malaysian Commercial Pilots' Licence with Instrument Rating, and a Frozen Airline Transport Pilots' Licence. Our stringent standards have resulted in an integrated programme that provides cadet pilots with a solid foundation in both ground subjects and flying.

Phase 2: In this phase, all successful cadets are first subject to the Promotion and Selection Board, which will post cadets to fly either F50s or B737s, depending on their performance whilst in flying school and the availability of vacancies in the fleet. Cadets then enter an induction programme, which includes Crew Resource Management, to equip them with the necessary skills to be airline pilots. At the end of this programme, the cadets will undergo technical training (basic jet course) and aircraft type conversion. Aircraft type conversion comprises a computer-based training (CBT) ground course, fixed-based and full flight simulator work, aircraft endorsement and line-flying training. Generally, this phase takes 6 to 9 months to complete. Upon completion of the course, the cadet will become a Second Officer.

JOBS



After training, the cadets join Malaysia Airlines as full-fledged co-pilots holding the rank of Second Officers on either F50s or B737s. A typical career path will see a Second Officer begin as an F50 co-pilot, then a Boeing B737 co-pilot and becoming an Airbus A330, Boeing B777 or B747 co-pilot before returning to the F50 or B737 as Captain. This growth process from co-pilot to Captain usually takes 8 years, depending on vacancy, seniority and suitability (performance).

Pilots with suitability can also move into training captain and managerial positions whilst flying actively. Candidates for training captain and managerial appointments are selected from the line captains.

A pilot's typical job scope includes pre-flight briefing and preparation. A pilot has to examine the flight's routing, the expected weather pattern and the amount of fuel needed for the flight. Once airborne, he has to manage his resources (primarily fuel), his crew (both technical and cabin) and the flight itself, taking the aircraft safely to its destination as it flies through different situations and environmental conditions while constantly considering the safety and comfort of the passengers, punctuality and economy.


Hey,im going to apply next year..anybody interested with this?Hmmm.have to pay bond for 15 years..who cares..ur salary at that time about 10K already..hehehe...

yeah.I also heard that.I actually want to try but since it's very hard to pass the exam,i cancell it.Even a degree holder struggle to pass the exam.Me?i only have SPM cert..hehehe...

Right now,no more F50.All go to B737 or B747

errr....a pilot.....hehe...not sure la but what i know,they only have 1st officer and a captain.Sometimes,an aircraft like 747,they have 3rd officer...

hey,u guys know when MAS will open for new cadet pilot?Can tell me ah?

yes,u stillcan go for piloting.Cause y friend who dont have physic now already being a cadet pilot.But he said u must be full prepare and hell ya,i dont know what's he mean about that.But ur other subject must be A or B la...

i agree with that.U get straight A in SPm doenst mean u can be a pilot.

did airasia open for pilot already?let me know dude

airaisa now open for new cadet pilot..due date till 12JAN2007..anyone interested?

hey,i just submit my resume to airasia.When do u think they will call me(if i've been selected la)?

i submit the form for cadet pilot..i send it before it the closing date but not sure yet if they accet me or not..just want to know,how long they will choose for people to interview?

hey,what a good briefing..hehe..

well,right now im in engineering department..i dont know wheater i have an ability or should i say GUTS to be a pilot..I like to play with the instrument in the cockpit.Whenever a job been assign to me,i will offer my self to do an instrument check or maintain inside there.

Why i like to play with the instrument?It's because in this avionic section,this things become more advance(<--not corrrect word) day by day and i like to get to know with this new things...So,one day,im asking my self,am i want to be a pilot or an engineer?

For me,a pilot is not about salary.Im not a person who likes to sit for 10-20 hours and just do nothing.If you want to talk about salary,engineer salary also high and plus,thy can swith to other department if they want to.Im not saying that pilot is not good.It's just im not sure on which prospect should i go..Engineer or pilot??

But i know that most of people who want to become a pilot because of the salary and stewardess ...But just want to ask a local pilot here.Are you happy with your current job now??

Well,maybe certain people like it...I still not sure...U can say what you want(i dont have an ambition,future..bla..bla..bla...).....dah merapu sikit dah nie..hehe...

This post has been edited by bonzaimy: Jan 23 2007, 08:07 PM

errr...what should we discuss anyway?lazy to read all la...sorry

guys...

u know that air asia open for their cadet pilot last month?Well,i send my resume the day before the closed date.I know that my form will be rejected but i just simply send it.

I put my email in there so maybe they will contact me.And guess what,i received an email from Air Asia Hr manager and he told that my form been rejected.And what surprise me is,he enclosed that with porn picture.I really angry with the person who did that.Of course i was shocked cause a professional person wont do this.I really dissapointed with AirAsia now...not just because of that , but they also didnt have a manner....gosh...im in hurry now....so,my word tunggang langgang..that's all i want to tell u all..i hate it

Hey,i dont think pilot sux.I know cause they only play with the instrument inside the cockpit but if u watch Aircraft Disaster in channel 52,u will see how brave a pilot is!!

I dont think that all pilot have IQ<100...Maybe certain of them but not all!! But they meet the qualification the be a pilot ma...

I asked my instructur last time about why a company need a pilot if they can fly an aircraft using a robot...and my instructor said that " FOr passanger trust" ...i wont dare to fly with airlines who using robot to fly the aircraft..damn scare...Even the robot can fly the aircraft but they have a certain limit that their brain cannot solve certain thing and human dont have limit...If computer kaput,for sure the robot also will kaput but not human..It's for safety and we still need pilot to fly the aircraft!!!

Im applying this position under captain Nawawi name......hehehehehe

RM5k?hahaha..who old u this?Even the basic for 2nd officer(fresh pilot ) is not even reach Rm3k la...dont simply put this figure.And yes,its a big money for a pilot but u cant jump from Fo to captain just like that.Its depends on ur flying hours and avaibality......