As I was browsing the net in my room while having my coffee, I came across a competition on getting a shot at being a pilot by blogging. I put my coffee aside, looking up to a Boeing 747 giant poster up on my wall and I wonder “why I wanted to be a pilot.” That thoughts brings me back to my younger days, an active kid with many dreams. Talking about it, I remember how much I wanted to be a Police Officer (like my dad), Computer Engineer, Lecturer. I even at once thought of becoming a Lawyer. But somewhere deep inside me, I always wanted to be a Pilot. I’ve imagined this for as long as I can remember. But with no proper guidance, it was a lil’ hard for me to achieve my dream then. So, to cut the story short, I quit from what I was doing (I’m a computer engineer by qualification) and got into flying (2003). Even though people thought I was insane, I’ve made up my mind and there's no turning back. I joined Malaysia Airlines as part of the World Best Cabin Staff. As they say, the rest was HIStory...

19 MAY 2003 was the date I become part of MH in "Malaysia Airlines Flight Operation” as a Cabin Crew. During my 4 months initial training in Malaysia Airlines Academy, I learn that there was lots more than what meets the eye. 3 years of flying thru out 6 continents around the globe; I made so many new friends with different characters and attitude from every walk of life with stories that for some, can only be seen on the silver screen. The valuable experience with MH had taught me a lot about life, love, family, careers, business and lots more.

While many others people and department are actually involved, The Hero or Movie star of an air transport are those visible to the public. The pilots. This highly trained professionals takes a multimillion dollar machine, casually flies it off the ground and then safely returns it, fascinates me. We can always buy tickets to fly from point A to B. But the feeling of flying the aircraft your self and getting paid well to do it is priceless. Every time I walk into to an aircraft, I never fail to peek at the cockpit to keep my spirits sky high and the biggest question at that time, “Is it possible to be a pilot from who I am now?”, “How am I gonna do it?”. I do get “Aren’t happy with yr job now?”, “You gonna waste yr time, don’t bother trying”, “It gonna cost u a bomb” kinda questions, but I was too determined to give up. Nevertheless, I do meet many very encouraging and aspiring people in our MH family it self who made it big in their way, sharing their ideas. This people are living idols to me. They keeps my interest burning in me.

I wasn’t born with silver spoon in my mouth; self funding for a Commercial Pilot License is a big NO and I love MH to much to leave them. MH was best thing ever happened to me. The end of my bond for cabin crew was approaching and I saw a light at the end of the tunnel, Malaysia Airlines advertisement for pilot. I couldn’t be happier. I waited 2 long years for this. I Begin my steps towards the path I’ve been in love with, to be a pilot. I began my preparation equip with all the right Qualification, Information, Knowledge and Courage to pursue my life long dream. I left the rest to the all mighty because I believe he brought me to MH for a reason and he'll decide what's best for me ...

....As I’m getting quite busy with my training at the moment, I’ll see u guys in the second part of this blog soon to tell you more of my story...