Originally Posted by
Droste
Dear TS himo,
We are in the Southeast Asia region, and I understand regional aviation industry well.
1. IMF has predicted Malaysia a good and positive GDP growth next year (
in fact, out perform other ASEAN countries). Malaysia will recover and perform well after this pandemic. PM Muhyiddin Yassin has been handling this pandemic well and this helps Muhyiddin's administration scored good points! Hence, Malaysia economy will be stable until GE15 (of course, after pandemic). So, overall job market in Malaysia aviation should be fairly alright.
2. You are a University graduate and that is "
crème de la crème"! Your future of getting into Malaysia air-operator is well ahead of those who are holding STPM/SPM. Also, did you know that most Malaysian pilots are non-University graduate? You definitely stand out among those without holding academic Degree.
3. Did you know that pilot training in Malaysia typically takes about 2 years? All air-operators in Malaysia will still be around after you got your CAAM frozen ATPL and by the time you are ready to apply for pilot job.
You are right about the pilot training fees and it will be increased next year, 2021.
If you like to enroll, I can recommend you a school in Malaysia to enter. The boss and school in-charge knows me. If I have time, I may bring you to the school to have a chat with the head. Send me your private message (
with your Line/WeChat ID).
Dear Himo,
I hope u are wise enough to take this gentlemen's advice with many pinches of salt.
The points mentioned 1 to 3 , in my not so humble opinion, are NOT valid reasons for u to sign up immediately in this current situation. Just bear in mind, after u complete your course , u will be challenged to find an aviation job.
The other previous gentlemen all gave u honest and practical advice in my opinion. Those guys are actual pilots in the aviation industry, not salesperson trying to sell u something and leave u high and dry once u complete your course.
Yes, of course the price for the course will rise next year, so does the price of sugar , flour , iPhone and other commodities. Even then, u shouldn't be pressured to sign up given the current climate (pandemic Covid-19)
I am professional pilot, Captain , operating the very popular Boeing 777 for a legacy airline and I can assure you that a lot of pilots are out of a job at the moment. We are talking about experienced pilots with heavy jet time. So be wise and do yourself a favor and stay put holding your current job for the time being.