Take some time and browse through http://www.askcaptainlim.com/ if you're really interested guys.

SIA and MAS are open to applications for cadet pilots at the moment. Not sure about AirAsia though.

if i'm not mistaken, MH doesn't send their cadets to MFA, Melaka anymore. there're only 2 flying academies taking in their cadets now, HMA in Langkawi and APFT in Kelantan. those cadets sponsored fully by MH from PPL, ATPL all the way up to type rating will be bonded for 15 years (or has this been changed?). a pilot's working life can go all the way up to 60-70 years old, but if i'm not mistaken, he'll be restricted to regional flights when he's 58 years old or so. a pilot at an airline like MH will only get command on B737 (in MH's case) at around 30-40 years old, so a pilot doesn't retire at 45 unless he/she choses to.

do try out for SQ's ab-initio cadet pilot program, they're still keen at taking in cadet pilots. fyi, i'm not a pilot but i went through the selection process for both MH and SQ, but sadly fell short of their target. good luck guys!

This post has been edited by ringrong: Nov 4 2008, 01:06 AM