Malaysia's flying schools is pumping out probably.. 200 pilots a year.. or more...
MFA alone has 160 (self-sponsored)pilots in their waiting list..... and they won't have any slots until ....earliest 2008..... so.... i don't think they will be shortage of pilots in Malaysia(AA and MAS is getting Cadets every year!!).... but there is a BIG SHORTAGE of SChools!!!
HM-Aerospace has no space..
MFA has no space...
so i guess... if the expats aren't coming... they are many Malaysian willing to join.....afterall, it's the best way to get the hours for young pilots age 22 and below..........
for instance.... i may be labeled or hated by some.........but i'm about to join one of the schools this year........
and yes... eventhough i know AK is sucking my blood, i'll still HOP in... because i have no choice, that's the best way to get the Hours.....afterall, i'm only 18 now turning 19 in august..... when i finish, i'm 20.... 5 years is ok considering i'm still so young.....