Its of no use going to UK or any other countries to study aircraft maintenace...coz its a waste of money...better do it locally but its better off if you get into airlines programme...

If u're in for da money and really wanna study overseas and you think you're capable of being in the above average group...then go for accountancy, a business degree or even law/medicine.. Big companies look for overseas graduates and pay them very very well...

studying aircraft maintenance overseas but in the end still need to obtain DCA's LWTR, might as well invest those cash...
As a matter of fact, the truth is that not many who graduate with a diploma/degree in ac maintenance are doing well...
Its better to get into the airline's sponsorship programme..
wasting 7 years of ur life for a license, might as well be a doctor..

Just through my experience...I hope there wont be anyone regretting...

I think one of the main reason that people are going overseas to study this course is because they wanted to study in a part147 institution which doesn't exists in malaysia. In other words, they can obtain the license faster than doing it locally. Not to mention, not everyone get the opportunity to join a airline sponsored programme.
I have a question here, you said that "not many who graduate with a diploma/degree in ac maintenance are doing well", does this include those who studied this course locally? such as nilai, miat, tafe etc.

the sun you come from MIAT? Because yesterday i saw some miat guys around at line 8. I working there.

If you think of money only, than you will end up boring because you doing something you will carry on until the end of your working career. You must interested and enjoy it. I like it so much the job.@@

yes.. probably you've seen me   
most of the miat students who visited to MAS yesterday are still in sem 1.. so, it was a good exposure for us.. 

I think one of the main reason that people are going overseas to study this course is because they wanted to study in a part147 institution which doesn't exists in malaysia. In other words, they can obtain the license faster than doing it locally. Not to mention, not everyone get the opportunity to join a airline sponsored programme.
I have a question here, you said that "not many who graduate with a diploma/degree in ac maintenance are doing well", does this include those who studied this course locally? such as nilai, miat, tafe etc.

can i know the requirement to study in MIAT? Which course you take? and how much for the total course fees, thanks

After reading so many comments from the sifu here, passion seems to be the main motivation. But I'm kinda wondering if money give you any motivation? Because up until now, I don't believe that money can be taken out of the equation.

refer here.. MIAT WEBPAGE
the last date to apply for July 2010 in MIAT was 5th april 2010, but you can still apply but to be considered subject to availability of places..

for easa programme i do not sure when is the last date anyway, here EASA LINK

i'm taking diploma in aircraft maintenance technology (composite)
-it's 3 and half year course.. the newer diploma courses in miat only 3 years.. but i think not much different la..

there were also degree programme offered, pls check the website for more info..

Money can play a part but never put it as your main motivation.
If you do something you like/have interest in, there's more satisfaction and joy to it rather than doing it just for the sake of money. It applies to any field, as long as u're GOOD, money will come looking for you or I would say opportunities would come knocking...

There's no need to get into this field just for the sake of money.

Maybe u're too naive or young to understand..
Just my 2 cents..

Money is still d all power element in looking for a profession.U don wanna b doing some kind of profession u like if it's paying u squat amount that's not paying your bills.Needless to say,passion alone is not enough.

All in all, being an aircraft maintenance engineer wont get u rich, but it's well enough to maintain a good lifestyle. If u are very capable and wanna be rich, the prospect for this job is low in that respect. Look into business, it'll reward u much more if ur efforts and capabilities are exceptional.

Composite than will be fiberglass, kevlar all that things?

Graduate will work in workshop?? or?

Anyone going to the TJT today? I guess the one who went there will be back at 10.30pm night i guess. Hehe

i juz get back from MAA... i come at 8 also need to que almost half an hour...