Originally Posted by cruisercruiser
Hi 9M-,
Thanks very much for the info! Very helpful indeed.
Some further questions. If I get a malaysian license, what do you think are the chances that I will find employment other than being an instructor in MFA? I am aware that getting employed as an instructor in MFA is difficult especially so since I'm singaporean? Do you know of other flying clubs in malaysia where we can clock our hours? I know of a FRAS in johor.
I believe the instructor in SYFC who told me to get a written blessing from the club's GM before I embark on my course in MFA meant to tell me that I must make sure they are willing to convert my malaysian license to the singaporean one. If they are not willing, like what you said about the controlled aviation in singapore, I will not be able to fly in sg. Thats why I need to knwo about options in malaysia.
looking forward to your reply,
cheers!
Hi,
Instructors are in HUGH demand now in malaysia. DCA had just come up with new rules making training for Assistant Flying Instructor difficult. If you can become an instructor, looking for a club to teach will not be a problem. In another word flying clubs will grab you like gold.
The catch is, flying clubs in malaysia pay instructor by hourly commission. Meaning no flight = no money. So if you want a more stable income, joining MFA or LATC will provide you with fix pay irregardless of how many flights you do a month. Anyway getting employed in MFA is not difficult provided you got the basic qualification they are looking for. You just need a CPL and an instructor rating, they will take u in. MFA consist of 90% foreign instructors btw.
As for flying clubs in johor, there are currently 3. Fras flying club, Elite flying club and Johor flying club. Hope this informations help and if you need anymore info you can always ask again.