Just heard from a reliable source that Air Asia management are eyeing the SQ cadets who were given the red letter from SQ during their recent 'downsizing' exercise.
It's definitely a win win situation as most SQ's cadets are Malaysians & they are available immediately.I do agree with QNH1013 though that the Captain's post will be harder to fill as there is a shortage of experienced local pilots.This is where the expats will most likely be required, however as my earlier posting mentions, be very careful with the contractual terms.As it is Air Asia boast the lowest cost per seat mile compared to even Southwest, Ryanair, Easyjet, Virgin Blue etc. etc. I do imagine that Air Asia will like to maintain employees pay to the minimum to maintain their cost to an acceptable level.
Again it never hurts to send or even resend your CV's.The good times are rolling in the Malaysian aviation community.
Safe Flying all!
PILOST