Cabin Crew /Flight Attendant /Stewardess//steward /Cabin Attendant

I have come across with people asking me about "HOW TO BE A STEWARDESS".

First of all,
guys and girls,
Please don't get confused with the terminology.
As per the title of this post,

"Cabin Crew"
"Flight attendant"
"stewardess/stewards"
"Cabin Attendant"
all bring the same meaning of it.

In this post, I will use Flight Attendant then.
Requirement for Flight Attendant ain't that high.

In Malaysia, common requirements will be at least:
1. Credit in SPM (having a good score of cause will be much better)
2. Height at least 158cm
3. Eyesight : Power not too high. Contact lenses are acceptable
4. Knowing more language will be an advantage
5. BMI (height and weight) must be in normal range
6. Normally maximum age for fresh applicant is 24 years old
7. Without visible mark/tattoo
For overseas, common requirements are slightly higher with additional of: 
8. at least having A-Level certificate (STPM/Diploma/Foundation...)
9. highest touch with your finger is 212cm
10. No birth mark/tattoo

2 ways to be a flight attendant:

1. Go through some private training center.
 You pay for the training, no secure job,they will do their best in arranging you for the airlines interview after training completed.
2. Apply through airlines (website/walk in interview).
You will be trained by airlines after you have successfully make through a few stages and competition. Job is secured. Fully sponsored by the airlines.



How much a flight attendant can earn per month?
It varies. From 3000MYR to 10,000MYR. It depends on airlines, currency, sector allowance, night stop and etc.

Common airlines which apply by Malaysian to be a flight attendant:
1. Malaysia Airlines
2. Firefly
3. Maswings
4. AirAsia
5. Eithad
6. Qatar
7. Emirates
8. Singapore Airlines
9. Cathay Pacific
10. Korea Airlines
Not to forget, the up coming...
11. Malindo (soon to start operating in mid year of 2013)

If you're hoping to be a sponsored flight attendant and keen to be...
follow the steps below:
Open a "GOOGLE/YAHOO/SAFARI" search with "XXXX (Airlines names)" --> check under "career(s)"

Don't get confused with the terminology used by different countries.
All the Best!

Malaysia Airlines Cadet Pilot (Direct Intake)

A late update for latest MAS Cadet Pilot intake..guys~ Act fast IF you're interested! Closing Date: 09th April 2011
With it, you will be sponsored! Less worry if you''re not be able to afford the piloting course~

5-Star Airline Seeks 5-Star Individuals

Cadet Pilot (Direct Intake)

Successful candidate will undergo a comprehensive training programme for approximately twelve months prior to being established as Second Officer.

Requirements

• Malaysian citizen below the age of 30 years old (as at date of application).

• Pass SPM or its equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysian Government with six (6) credits including Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mathematics and Physics or General Science in one sitting,

OR

• Possess Diploma/Degree from universities recognized by Malaysian Government,

AND

• Hold Malaysian Commercial Pilot License / Instrument Rating (CPL/IR).

• Passed frozen Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) in not more than 3 sittings with minimum of 30 flying hours.

• Minimum of Level 4 of Aviation English.

• Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English in both written and spoken.

• Must be physically and mentally fit.

• Minimum height 163 cm (5ft 4in).

• Prepared to sign conversion training bond.

Candidates who are pursuing Malaysian Commercial Pilot License / Instrument Rating (CPL/IR) and frozen Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) may also apply with similar qualification above.

All short listed candidates will be required to undergo psychometric test and simulator assessment successfully before being invited for interviews.

Please submit your application with complete resume and relevant qualifications to the following address:

MALAYSIA AIRLINES
Workforce Planning
Human Capital Division
2nd Floor, Administration Building 4, MAS Complex B
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport
47200 Subang, SELANGOR

Please indicate "Cadet Pilot Direct Intake" on the top left corner of the envelope.


Closing Date
09 April 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Airport management course!

Ok Guys! I'm back!
Been busy for some time.
A flight of mine to Kuching,Sarawak, Malaysia, I get to know a guy... A friendly guy.
After chatting with him, it does pop up in my mind for.... AIRPORT MANAGEMENT STUDY!!!!

Well, I've been doing some research lately... Mmm..
It comes to me is...
For those,who can't be a pilot (fianancial problem, family doesn't allow, health problem...and etc.) but still wish to stay in aviation field, together with aviation for life time..
Other than become and engineer, cabin drew, passenger .....you can opt to be an AIRPORT MANAGER in the future!
NOT TOO BAD, isn't it?! Future is bright too!

Click here for further information about the airport management study.
It just seems to be a sponsorship course be offered by the Malaysia government. Ain't that bad, right? =)
Well, it's available in U.S., Singapore and lot of countries as well. Check it out for your own country if you're interested for the course~ ;)
Dateline: 30th april 2011

SPM holder, art stream student, ... are they still qualified to be a pilot?

Lots of pilot wanna be (Malaysian)... especially those school leavers are showing concern for some academic questions.

"I don't take any physic subject during school time. Can i still be a pilot?"

My answer to you is.. "O yea~! Why not?!"

"I only have SPM result. Am i qualified to be a pilot?"

My answer to you still is.. "If you're keen for it, why not?!"

Well, science is a general subject. Science during the school time divides into Physic, Chemistry and Biology. This "P" , "B" and "C" are still belong to science subject. Just that Science is general while that 3 are more detail.

In Malaysia, NOW, the system is mentioning... as long as you got CREDIT for it. I've seen many people who are from art stream, they still got the approval letter from DCA to pursing their piloting course. And those art stream students who already graduated from Academy, they're doing fine. So , WHY NOT?

Personal experience:
Myself was a pure science (physic, chemistry and biology) student and thereafter a physic-chemistry student. Learning the subject initially in Malaysia language and later on in English. The notice i found is Physic does help you to understand in more detail for part of the aviation subjects. Learning it in English, make you catch up certain terminologies faster as well(because you've used to it). Compare with a general science student, I only can comment, although those general science students they know in a very general// surface stuffs compare with pure science students, but when they've the strong determination/spirit with them, FUYOH~~~ Don't underestimate them! Their willingness can anytime surpass a physic student. If the general science student can't overtake the physic student, at least, both will be about the same level, be able to compete with each other. Therefore, there's no way for saying because the SPM subject of yours was just general science, so you've no confidence//you're not qualified to be a pilot. That's applied to you're a SPM student while others are STPM/matric./degree/master/prof. ^^

For a private student, YES! You still can get your approval from DCA to pursuing your dream. But to be sponsored by the airlines, Erm... this is a bit tough. I haven't seen anyone got it without any pure science subject. (Probably have, but just I.. i mean me only, don't have//never see any buddy get it). Normally the airlines in Malaysia will state either you have a B4 //A2 in that subject. Well, don't get too depressed. Give it a try, try never bring any harm. :)

Anyway, that's just for pure science and general science. If you be able to join it as a private, there's always no such thing as... : you're a pure science student, you're smarter. OR you hold a degree while i'm just a SPM student, my study surely can't compete with your level.

For the above 2 statements, I can only say, it all depends. Who's determination is stronger? Who starts to get slacked off? Who is more keen? Who...?

In Mandarin, a proverb say "人比人，气死人". (human competes with human, at the end one may die in such competition). It's used to describe when 2 buddies are competing, 1 of the buddies will definitely keep getting unhappy, depressed, angry, and etc. just because he/she has lost in the competition and because he/she would like to win the competition in whatever way he/she owns. At the end, he/she may win the competition but he/she may die in his/her inner exhausted. Worth it?
If it's a positive competition, hell yea..Go for it! If it's a negative competition from the inner self of you, Stop it man! Don't hurt yourself and just do the best for your part/what you're supposed to do.

An instructor said to me before, If you never choose to trust your own ability, how the hell are you going to expect people can trust on your capability in doing it? The simplest example to give... your sponsor may not dare to give you such a lump sum if you don't have the capability in achieving it.

If you're a SPM student while they're degree/master holder (provided you're really keen to be a pilot), go for it! There's nothing to fear with. If your English language isn't good enough compare with others (provided you're really keen to be a pilot), go for it! From time to time, you will learn. Don't feel upset and down for yourself with your own qualification. Just do the best of yours and you will still be able to create your own path one day!

**No offense to those other than SPM holders ya. :)

This post is created when I was talking to a person who're sad for his academic result. It also reminds me some of my friends by talking , they wish to be a pilot but then telling me they're afraid with their English speaking, science knowledge and etc. At the end they chose to give up in joining this aviation field instead of this aviation field give up on them. =(

If you be able to let go of your dream, I can't comment much. That's your decision.

I only know I'm the type of, If it's my dream, I will do my best to make my dream comes true and make my dream be recognized by the people whom I wanted to. If it's hard for me to achieve it, I'll keep striking hard on it till i make it. No matter how, there's no way for me to let go my dream and ask me to keep my dream forever as a dream. Bring the dream to reality and stay with it. That's what I can describe part of my character.

Determination . Motivation . Passion . Sincerity .

Good luck to my friends & blog readers who still keen to be a pilot. =)

Can a pilot wear spec.? What's visual acuity?

Few days back I went for a small gathering. It comes to my concern of...

"Are you sure that a person who wears spec. can become a pilot?"

This question has actually been many aspiring pilots' worry.

Well, I'm not so sure about the PAST. What I know is PRESENT.

A pilot can wear a spec.. I remember those days when I was having no clues about how to become a pilot, it's one of my worries as well. I'm not a perfect fellow. I do have short sighted. Though power is less than 150. That time I was doubted. Shall I wear the spec. to correct back my vision ? Shall I do LASIK to get back the perfect vision? Shall I just leave it like that? Though my power for both eyes aren't that high. But it did make me worried before for... what if I need to wear spec.? Will they fail me because i'm wearing the spec.? Will they fail me because i don't have a perfect eyesight? All these questions came to my brain and kept wondered round and round.

Well, If YOU, A PILOT WANNA BE, facing the same like me, then i can say...STOP Worrying for it.

Aviation has aviation law. For the safety purpose, we need to meet it fundamental requirements. You can basically get the info. from AIC to understand what will be checked during medical check up, what's the min. requirement, where to do the check up,... & etc.

Back to the topic. For eyesight,
VISUAL ACUITY
class 1:
AT LEAST 6/9 IN EACH EYE SEPARATELY, & 6/6 WITH OR WITHOUT CORRECTION WITH BOTH EYES.
class 2:
AT LEAST 6/1 2 IN EACH EYE SEPARATELY, & 6/9 WITH OR WITHOUT CORRECTION WITH BOTH EYES.
class3:
AT LEAST 6/9 IN EACH EYE SEPARATELY, & 6/6 WITH OR WITHOUT CORRECTION WITH BOTH EYES

Wondering what is "visual acuity" , what is "6/9" , "6/6"...?
Here is the link for you to understand it.

In short, you can still be a pilot as long as after you correcting your vision with spec., your vision acuity can back to 6/6. It's just like a person who has short sighted, thereafter wearing a spec., he/she can see the wording/objects clearly. As simple as that.

If you're still worried your eyes power are too high, you may consider to do LASIK or contact aviation panel doctor about this. This is the panel doctor that i did my medical check up. If you need the whole list of the panel doctors in Malaysia which suit your location, email to me and i will send it to you.

DR.KEE PENG LEONG
DRS. YOUNG, NEWTON & PARTNERS
48, JALAN 52/4
46200 PETALING JAYA
SELANGOR
03-79569400 (Tel)
03-79562553 (Fax)

Good luck!

7th flying academy in Malaysia-KIST AVIATION ACADEMY (KISTAA)

The 7th Flying Academy in Malaysia...

You may wonder how's the flying academy is..

here you go with the website.

KISTAA flying academy. Not to forget a thing.. For those who's looking for the funds to support up you piloting fees. I have the news which saying... Yayasan Terengganu provides study loan for those "anak terengganu" to study up the piloting course. Check it out with Yayasan Terengganu then.

KISTAA is a new established flying academy in Malaysia. Everything is still look new and good.
Pay a visit to make sure everything is suit for your own "requirement" before you enrolling yourself into the academy. =)

For any inquiries please contact us :

KIST AVIATION ACADEMY (KISTAA)
Sultan Mahmud International Airport
21300 Kuala Terengganu
Terengganu

Website : www.kistaa.edu.my
Email : registrar@kistaa.edu.my

KIST AVIATION ACADEMY (KISTAA)
Administration Office
Lot 6739 Mukim Kuala Berang
Batu 23, Jalan Kuala Berang / Kuala Terengganu
21700 Hulu Terengganu, Terengganu Darul Iman.

HMA is providing scholarship and study loan

Still wish to be a pilot but facing financial problem?!

HM Aerospace is now providing you Study loan and small amount of scholarship.
Well, it's better than nothing , isn't it?!

With the RM30,000 of the scholarship
With the RM100,000 of the study loan provides to each student

Your burden in searching the other half is lesser now.

Here is website of HMA with their advertisement on the website. Further information, ring up HMA.
**For the decision wise to join HMA or not and how's the HMA academy...n etc. Check it out by yourself by paying a visit to there. Decision is on your hands.
** It's with some terms and conditions be applied.
** For 2010 intake.

Requirements and ways to find your funds

There're many ways to be a pilot.
1. Join the military one~
2. Self sponsor (to be a commercial 1)
3. Join it under airlines
4. Sponsorship by any societies

To be a fighter pilot, check out the advertisement on the newspaper from time to time.
(The short form is TUDM.)

For self sponsor, you may need to check out the fees with the academy.
The requirement is as simple as... having credit on your original SPM for English, Maths and Physic(Science) subjects; Holding class 1/2 medical result; Having the approval letter from DCA.
Thereafter, you may contact the academy that you wish to join, start your "entrance test" with them and confirm for your enrollment. Nowadays, art students are welcome to be a pilot. Some how we will say as... FAMA (not really the "pertanian"scholarship here)sponsorship, which means..sponsor by your FAther & Mama (your own parents). Self sponsor can also be...sponsor by your own too. EPF/KWSP can be used to be education fees which already be stated under Malaysia law.

To be under airlines...
Airlines is the largest sponsorship you can obtain to support up for piloting fees. Every airlines having their own requirements in term of age limits, SPM results,... and etc. You may find it that the requirements will be higher than you join it privately. Well, they sponsor you, of course they wanna choose the top of the crops right?! With airlines, you will need to sit for the psychometric, psycho motor, interview and medical check up. Once you passed it, they will call u up to sign the contract(bond) with them. It's good that your career is secured with them and you need not to find a huge sum for the fees ( If you're having financial problem.) The process of the tests by airlines is around 1/2 year-1.5 years.

Sponsor by other societies.
the meaning over here is... either with loan or with scholarship.
With the loan, of course you will need to pay it back. With the scholarship/sponsorship, be grateful then. You can obtain your loan from bank. Personal loan/Refinancing/study loan/... whichever loans you be able to think by a bank, check it out with them for further details. Other than banks, you may also try up other societies like MARA (only for Malays and bumi), Yayasan ( Sarawak and Terengganu) , JPA and HondaDreams Fund(As long as you're in their age range and from a poor family background). MARA does provide the loan. Yayasan provides the loan. HDF provides scholarship. JPA provides scholarship. They are records that students got the loan from all these sources. Whether they have stop providing the loan/scholarship for aviation study..., you may really need to check out with them from time to time. Sponsor you in aviation study may be able to sponsor 4 people to study in private University. Instead of helping you, one person, they can help out 4 people out there who are poor enough to further their study. Bear that in mind and think positively if suddenly they cease the sponsorship for this field.

Hereby wishing you good luck in planning your funds up. ;)