By: Jothiganesh Subramaniam (Flight Operations)

“Airborne, right turn heading 1-3-0, climb 1000ft, cleared for take-off runway 10”, I read back the clearance as a drop of sweat dripped from my eyebrow to my cheek. The combination of 34 degree Celsius outside temp, my anxiety and nervousness made me sweat like I had a gun pointed to my head!

Power is set, aircraft begins to roll, speed’s building up fast, my heart beat was racing to the sound of the aircraft engine revving up and my palms begin to sweat. There were so many instruments to monitor, so many expectations and reviewing actions to be done. Runaway centreline was disappearing fast beneath the aircraft, as I’m getting airborne. “Are you ok, Joe? U ok” A voice heard over my headset followed by a nudge on my shoulder. I turn to my right, I see my instructor smiling at me. Yes! This is for real! I’m not dreaming! I’m actually flying a plane.

During my training in flying school, 2007

Hi guys, that was my first ever flying experience in flying school. Although I’ve witnessed many take offs and landings from the cockpit of commercial jets like Boeing 737, 777, 747 and Airbus 330, being at the control of an airplane was rather spectacular. For those who have perused my previous entry, that’s right, I got through the cadet pilot program with Malaysia Airlines, leaving my past life as a Flight Steward.

After wet drill and during graduation Batch 17/03

- 1st pic: Bottom left. 2nd pic: Top left. 2003

Here’s the process, after short listing, I was called in for a Psychomotor Test. This is an assessment of your brain-hand-eye coordination, split second thinking, reflex and your ability to understand instructions. Thereafter, a written test was to be taken whereby the applicants are tested on their IQ, Mathematics and English ability. There will also be other questionnaires on the same day meant to assess your personality. I was rather surprised with the accuracy of the test results. Then, the interview and finally the Class 1 medical check up for aviation.

After about 7 months, it was time for 16 of us to be sent to a flying school, where we will gain our basic and initial qualification/licence to be an aviator. At this point, I’m ready to tender my resignation letter as a steward with a big smile on my face. I was overwhelmed with happiness and joy, not only because I’m one step closer to my dream but also I’m still with MH.

My 1st month in flying school

In flying school we are taught many subjects, like the physics of flight, navigation, meteorology and human limitation to name a few. Completing 200 hours by flying in Single, Twin engine aircraft and simulator is part of the training. Doing what I love was fun for me at every moment.

Graduating from flying school 2008

After more than a year of intensive studies and flying at the flying school, we reported back at Malaysia Airlines as Licensed Cadet Pilots. We went through classes to prepare for our entry into the Airline world. At the next stage, cadets would have had a glimpse into hell!!! Eventually, will come through it...ALIVE!! Ha! Ha! I’m talking about the simulator sessions. We experienced the thrill and exhilaration of taking control while facing and handling all sorts of emergencies ever known to commercial flying.

Malaysia Airlines’ Boeing 737-400 Simulator

Line training was in store for us next. We fly the real aircraft, operating commercial flights while receiving further training from the instructor pilots. After all the vigorous and strenuous training and excelling through the stringent standards of Malaysia Airlines, the cadets are now deemed ready to be fully functional and competent, shouldering the trust and responsibilities given by the company to fly hundreds of lives across borders..

Being with MH has given me the opportunity to visit 53 cities in 29 different countries across 6 continents. Becoming a pilot, my perceptions and ideas about many things in life, be it professional or personal, has changed, definitely for the better but it has not changed my general self, nevertheless, it gave a new meaning and flavour to my life. I am grateful to God, family and all my superiors at MH for having been so supportive and encouraging throughout the entire process of my training up to date. I love my job, I enjoy every moment of it and not to mention, the ever changing view from my office’s window ;)

Finally, all the effort and patience paid off…

So guys, for those pursuing the same dream as me, I hope my episode will be of assistance in some or any way. Good luck and always remember; Where there is a WILL, there is a WAY, so never ever give up!!!

By: The Living MH Blog Team

Hello everyone,

• My Dream to be a MAS Cabin Crew
• The ABC of What You Need To Know about our Cabin Crew Graduates Programme
• Cabin Crew Graduation Day 2009
• Cabin Crew Graduation Ceremony
• Passion. From a cabin crew to a pilot.

We wish you good luck and bring with you that CHARMING SMILE and RADIATE YOUR INNER PASSION!

By: The Living MH Blog Team

Hello everyone,

We will be conducting an interview for cabin crew in Penang & Johor Bahru this coming Saturday, 03 July 2010.

If you meet the required criteria, please attend our cabin crew walk-in interview. Do inform your family and friends who are interested to join the World’s Best Cabin Staff.

By: The Living MH Blog Team

As one of the best airlines in the world, Malaysia Airlines is currently searching for dedicated and talented personnel to join them in the quest for aviation and travel excellence. If you love a challenging and exciting career, come and be part of our Junior Technician and Bridging Junior Technician

JUNIOR TECHNICIAN

Requirements :

• Malaysian citizen with maximum age of 26 years as of assessment date. For ex-RMAF personnel maximum age is 45 years as of assessment date.
• Pass SPM or its equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysian Government with Certificate / Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance or Trade Certificate in sheet metal, fiberglass or composite work.
• Must have at least 02 years working experience in aviation maintenance in civil or military sector.
• Good command of verbal and written Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Physically and mentally fit - good eye sight, good hearing and not color blind.

BRIDGING JUNIOR TECHNICIAN *

Requirements :

• Malaysian citizen with maximum age of 23 years as of assessment date.
• Posses Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance from the following institutions - TAFE, MIAT, Polytechnic Shah Alam, ADTEC Shah Alam and APR with final CGPA of 3.0 and above.
• Good command of verbal and written Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Physically and mentally fit - good eye sight, good hearing and not color blind.

*Successful candidates for Bridging Junior Technician will be required to undergo bridging program between 03 – 09 months before can be established as Junior Technician.

If you are interested to be part of our technical team and meet the requirements for any of the positions, please attend the Preliminary Assessment which will be held as follows :

Venue Date

Malaysia Airlines Academy
No. 2, Jalan SS7/13, Kelana Jaya, Selangor 

22 May 2010 (Saturday)

Registration time : 08.30 am to 12.00 noon

Please bring along your letter of application, resume, original and certified true copies of academic certificates, IC and recent passport sized photograph (non returnable). Candidates are advised to dress appropriately (office attire) for the assessment. T-Shirt, slippers and jeans are not allowed. Candidates are required to bring along calculator and stationery.

By: The Living MH Blog Team

Hi everyone,

We are now looking for Hajj Cabin Crew. Please send completed application form to Hajj & Charter Department on or before 15 June 2010.

We wish you good luck!

By: Herni Azura Hashim (Inflight Services, Cabin Crew Training & Standards)

We wish them all the best in their trainings and their new career with Malaysia Airlines!

By: The Living MH Blog Team

To all interested candidates, come and join us as a Trainee Junior Technician. We will be conducting an open interview in East Malaysia on Saturday, 08 May 2010.

Do check out the advertisement.

We wish you all the best!

By: Megat Arizal Izram Megat Abdullah (Flight Operations)

In aviation talk, it’s the alpha to zulu on how to be a pilot. Now, will you give a round of applause to me and once you’re done, I’ll share my experience. “Thank you… thank you.” “You may stop clapping now…” Hehehe… :D  When I was young, I still remember meeting my father’s friend who’s a pilot. Silently, I went up to him and asked… “Uncle, how do you be a pilot?”

His answer changed my life and I’m going to share it with you. He whispered to me... “Young man, you need to be handsome and have one of those Aviator Ray ban’s to be a pilot...” Well... that’s it then. That’s how you be a pilot J hehehehehe… (I’m actually an Oakley kind of guy…) Okay. Okay... I’m kidding… Now let’s get serious.

First and foremost, you need to have the interest. This is very important. Then in school, you need to have good command of English. Then, it is the Maths and Physics. From there, you’ll go to flying school. How do you get to a flying school? Well, there are a few options... Be a MAS cadet or do it privately and then join the airline. Now, in flying school, everything will be taught in English. The subject you’ll cover is an extension of what you’ve learnt in school. That’s why you need to have the basic Maths and Physics. If not, it might get a little tough. 

The training course is very intensive. You’ll have exams (plenty) and mind you, the passing mark is 75%. While doing that, you’ll also be expected to do your basic flying too. So, if you flunk a paper, then you’ll have to do double work as the course won’t wait for you hence self discipline is important. Here’s the best part…The flying. My first solo flight was in August 1995. It was in a Cessna 172. That’s almost 15 years ago but let me tell you, I could remember everything clearly. From the moment I released the park brake, taking off from Runway 03 in Langkawi, doing the left hand circuit pattern, to landing. All on my own. It was one of my proudest moments in my life.

The second proudest moment is me writing this story in this blog. Hehehe…  Okay. So you’ll graduate from flying school with 200 flying hours under your belt. And you enter as a Cadet Pilot. The example that I’m giving is for a Boeing 737 MAS Cadet. Can you imagine, from flying this:

to this:

P/s: okay, this is the B777 cockpit (coz I can’t seem to find my B737 cockpit...it’s somewhere on my HDD) but you get the picture right? It’s a HUGE transition J Anyway, when you report for duty, you’ll be given a schedule for your training. Roughly, this is how it looks like.

1-       Indoctrination.

2-       Computer Based Training on the Aircraft System (plus exam).

3-       Weight and balance plus loading (100% passing mark).

4-       Aircraft Limitation (exam).

5-       Aircraft Performance (exam).

6-       Simulator Sessions.

7-       Line Training (on the real aircraft).

Only when you’ve completed everything to company standard, then only you’ll fly as a Second Officer. As you gather the hours, then you’ll be promoted to First Officer. Normally, from B737, you’ll move up to a wide body aircraft. Either the Airbus A330/ Boeing 777 or Boeing 747 via the bidding system. From there, once you’ve reached the minimum flying hours and there’s a vacancy, then only you’ll be the Captain. That’s the general career path of a pilot.

Oh... and before I forget, I’d like to clear a certain misconception. Most people assume that once you’ve cleared all the ground school and line training, you’re free from books. That is so NOT true. For your information, each and every pilot has to go through the simulator exam which we call the “base check” every 6 months until the day you retire. This is where we simulate emergency drills. And guess what? I have a picture of the B777 simulator to share. Yay!

Awesome right?  Well people, I think that’s enough for today. I can go on and on until you fall asleep on your PC but since I’m a nice guy, I won’t do that. If you want more stories from me, you’ll have to buy me lunch. Deal? Hehehehe…

Please… no crying okay. I’ll be back with other stories next time. Until then…

Bye!  Oh wait...  Jeng...jeng…

People often ask me this, “Do pilots sleep on board during long haul flights?”  And the answer is… Yes we do. On long haul flights, we normally have 2 sets of technical crew. When the 1^st set is flying, the 2^nd set is sleeping. And vice versa. And guess what? I also have a picture of our technical crew bunk. Yeay!

This is Flight Stewardess Sarina showing you the B777 crew bunk.

That’s all folks. Looking at the bunk makes me sleepy already. Don’t worry; I’ll be back again next time.  Bye!

By: The Living MH Blog Team

Hi everyone,

This time around, we are looking for new cadet pilots and Junior Technicians!  The interview session for the Trainee Junior Technician will be held on 10 April 2010 at MAS Academy, Kelana Jaya, Kuala Lumpur.                                                   

We wish you good luck!

By: Captain Prakash Vijayaratnam (Flight Operations)

Flying had always been my ambition since I was a 4 year old kid growing up in Sandakan. At the time my mother was a teacher and fortunately for me, her colleagues husband (Captain Oon) was a helicopter pilot with Sabah Air. Bearing in mind  this was a time when aviation was still in its infancy in Malaysia and well before “terrorism” became a catch phrase associated with the industry, Captain Oon used to take me along for visits to the hangar on weekends. He would plant me in the pilots seat on the Piper Arrow and occasionally also in the helicopters that he used to fly.  Suffice it to say…..I was sold. Except for a brief period when “CHIPS” used to be the hit show on television, I never wanted to be anything but a pilot.

Fast forward some 14 years later, MAS advertised openings in its cadetship program in the newspapers. I put in the application and the rest as they say…. is history. I was invited to Kuching for an aptitude test. The aptitude test consisted of 4 papers which I believe were English, Physics, Navigation Awareness and Aircraft Attitude Awareness. At the time the papers were set by the Royal Malaysian Air Force. While the questions were relatively basic in nature, they required some amount of common sense. However candidates were given a very limited amount of time for each paper. This was to assess a candidates ability to work under pressure. Immediately after the aptitude test, successful candidates were shortlisted for an interview which was held at the same venue the next morning. The interview was carried out by a panel of 3 people which included one pilot, and covered various issues from one’s background, general knowledge, knowledge of the airline to some basic aviation items. Successful candidates were then shortlisted for a psychological evaluation later that day. This consisted of 650 questions which required either a true or false answer. This has recently been replaced with a psychometric test. However the purpose of the 2 tests are similar in the sense they both allow an organization to determine a candidates behavior and tendencies when dealing with various situations. The final part of the selection process was the customary but thorough medical check up.

With 10 other successful candidates, I was sent to Perth, Australia where we began our training in November 1990. Due to the favorable weather conditions there, we managed to complete our training within a period of 10 to 11 months. The training itself was grueling as in the early stages especially, it involved theory classes in the morning followed by actual flying lessons of approximately an hour and a quarter in the afternoon. The flying lessons (with an instructor of course) are structured to ensure a gradual progression from just flying straight and level at the initial session to turning the aircraft, climbing and descending the aircraft and eventually combining these elements to successfully take-off and land the aircraft. This continues until the instructor determines the trainee is safe enough to handle the aircraft on his own. He will then step out of the aircraft and instruct the trainee to takeoff, complete a circuit ( a flight pattern circling one side of the runway) and land the aircraft……all on his own. This is usually done after approximately 11-13 flying hours and as you can imagine was a very liberating experience. Those first few moments in sole control of an aircraft and that first time the aircraft wheels touched the ground with me in sole control are times you will never forget for the rest of your life.

Training then continues with a mixture of theory exams, further flying training that includes solo flying as well as flying with an instructor. In between a trainee is also periodically checked on his progress. The 2 major flight tests are the tests to obtain the Private Pilots Licence (PPL) and subsequently the Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL). The final test is to obtain the Instrument Rating (IR) which forms an essential part of an airline pilots license as it enables a pilot to fly in inclemental weather when there are no ground visual references available.

Once basic (or ab-initio) training is complete, a cadet returns to the airline with the basic licenses. In Malaysia Airllines the trainees are then sent for a conversion course to enable them to fly the Boeing 737’s which form the base fleet for career progression in the airline. The conversion course will usually take another 8 to 10 months and includes further training on aircraft systems, simulator training which includes aircraft systems as well as procedural training. The final phase of training which is also known as Initial Operating Experience (IOE) or Line Training, will see a trainee being gradually exposed to handling an aircraft during commercial operations. 

Dependant on an airlines requirements, as a pilot accumulates his flying hours, he can expect to be promoted onto the larger aircraft such as the A330, B777, B747 and eventually the A380. Each promotion will entail another conversion course and each course will cover ground classes, simulator training and Line training and can last between 4-6 months depending on the aircraft type.

In addition to the conversion courses which include exams and flight tests at every stage, a pilot is also checked on his proficiency in the simulator twice a year. During the checks, a pilot is expected to manage a flight as he would in a normal flight scenario. However a number of malfunctions such as system failures, engine failures and rapid decompressions will also be thrown in to assess a pilots ability to handle the various situations under pressure.

19 years down this road, my career with MAS has allowed me the opportunity of flying various aircraft such as the F50, B737-400, DC10, B747-400 and my current aircraft which is the A330. In addition it has also allowed me to travel around the world and visit various countries. On one occasion, I was even posted to Warsaw, Poland for 3 months when LOT, the Polish airline leased a DC10 from MAS to cope with their peak traffic loads during the summer.

Having accumulated closed to 10,000 hours, I still have the same yearning for the profession. As a much older pilot once told me, “Aviation is not a profession but a vocation”. It is an art and is representative of mans eternal yearning to rise above the earths surface and to glide among the clouds. In all those hours in the sky, I have been privy to some of the most spectacular sunsrise and sunsets and some of the most amazing starlit skys ever seen. I believe all it takes to succeed in such a “vocation” is hard work, discipline and a fair amount of common sense.

`This is MH - Our reminder to treat everyone as a Guest'.

By: Philomena Susceela (Engineering & Maintenance Division)

Philomena Susceela

I have been in the airline for the past 36 years ever since 15 October 1974. I joined as cabin cleaner in Engg Dept ASU to annoy my father, who refused to let me go for my nursing studies in London. He wanted me to look after my little brother! Mom was very encouraging, but as usual, the man wins!

Philomena as a technical staff 

My neighbor was working with MAS, he told me that MAS was recruiting aircraft cleaners. Therefore, I went and got the job! It was a shift work, It was not my choice of work but  my father anger’s was a sweet SIGHT to see.  However, in the end, I have to thank my father for what I am today.

Supervision by Mr. Siva

Coming into Technical line of work was the idea of  En. Nasir Abdollah, AGM of Heavy Maintenance, (Senior Quality Assurance Manager then) is the first person who wanted us (Non Technical) to be Approval Holders.  En Alamin (NDT Supt) ensures  mission accomplished. Yes,   it is a requirement for technical work and only way to enhance, to learn, practice and improve. in our career .Those days we used to have   improvement courses by Training Dept HR. This helps to build confidence, self-improvement and committed to the self and the company.

I am very bless to be working in MAS, getting the education that the MAS/other outside Agency  through MAS. These trainings have strengthened my foundation in my career.

 1.  Nov 2008 - Todate - NDT SNR Officer/Inspector (Workshop- NDT)
 2.  Oct 2004 - Nov 2008 - NDT SNR Officer, QA Dept, MAS
 3.  Jul 2001 - Sept 2004 - NDT Admin Ofiicer, QA Dept, MAS
 4.  Jan 2001 - Jul 2001 - Archives & Records Officer, QA Dept, MAS
 5.  Mar1996 - Dec 2001 - Modifications Officer,   Tech Svcs Dept, MAS
 6.  May 1992 - Feb 1996 - Library Clerk (R&D), R & D Sect, HR MAS,
 7.  May 1992 - Library Clerk, Corp Trg Sect, HR, MAS
 8.  May 1992 - Clerk Corporate Training, Corp Trg Sect, HR, MAS
 9.  May 1992 - HR Clerk,  Personnel Dept, MAS
10. Apr 1981- Apr 1992 - Library Assistant, Personnel Dept, MAS
11. Oct 1974 - Mar 1981 - A/craft Interior Cleaner, Engg ASU, MAS

Working  for the Airline is exciting, many changes took place. Seeing the airline growing  from babe  to present, maturing  under many Chairman’s,  MD's  and the staff have improve a lot  with new ideas  to better the industry. Of course, we too went  though bad times but we always spring back.  Hello! We need a bad situation to get better. Challenges never seems to cease. We are learning something new everyday.

I always like changes in any situation because it gives me a chance to learn and better myself in any situation.

Working for MAS, it is simply the best. MAS gave me a good education and a good career. I was involved in giving career talk for visiting schools while I was in HR. We trained in many fields in HR so that we are able handle anything if there is shortage of work force. I went from being an aircraft cleaner to a Senior NDT Officer/ Inspector.

I am   thankful to all my colleagues,  bosses, friends and love ones who supported and helped me   in many ways and carried me forward for what I am today. God has been good to me; there is a reason for me to be here like anyone else. I love working for MAS. Everyone that comes into my life is a blessing whether it is good or bad.  Everyone is good in his or her own ways and to me they all got beautiful hearts.

Diving squad

A chance to work with other Community Social work ,  I also got  my training as First Aider, sports massage  from the National Sports Doctor in Bangi. As First Aider, I was involved in disaster works.  As SAT team member in EMC in MAS, I’m   on standby 24 hours for any assistance is  needed during any emergency.  I am also a volunteer with NGO with Yayasan Salam. I had an opportunity to assist in Aceh   for the Tsunami – good experience, in bad situation, almost was killed during gunshot between rebels and soldiers during delivery of food and medical goods,  went through an experience of earth tremor (7.4) and got a nickname Mama Philo for making sure our  team is taken care of. 

During the Segamat floods, we cooked and delivered food by boat. We also looked after the stranded passengers of Bombay floods at Blue Wave hotel. I went through many more experiences.

I had so many adventures through MAS. It is good thing that my family supported me from the beginning in any thing knowing my passion for helping others.  My husband and my sons, Ganesan, Jevak (both of  them attached to MAS Engineering). My other son, Shasi is with Valiramgroup in KLIA and my daughter in law, Ilavarasi (Ticketing office - KLIA) is my strongest supporter.

My bosses and colleagues from Workshop NDT give me fullest support.  They encourage me in every way. I am lucky to have good team work and great support.  You see, "I am MAS and MAS is me.".

I could have achieved my ambition being a good nurse in London, but in MAS, I had the best of all kinds. Most of all, a chance to travel, to meet people and  learning experiences from my holidays.

In Bario, harvesting the padi fields

I love mother nature.  I have been to Orang Asli in Camerons, Sabah,   Kuching Sarawak Bario, New Zealand, Port Arlington – Melbourne, Philippine, India  and  more towards country side etc. I always wanted to experience the life of the tribes. My favourite place is Bario where I learned many things. While in Bario, I live the farmer’s life. In Paukat, I walked five kilometers to the farm to harvest the padi. My shoulders ache carrying few kilos of fruits, but looking at tiny women carrying 5 gantang of rice, with amazing strength. I could not help but simply admire them.  I went jungle trekking, canoeing, fishing but not for hunting. I will not be able to eat if I see the kill! 
 
I plan to go for a holiday  to see the whole of Malaysia. There are  many more places to see and many more things to learn...

By: Jonathan Tan (Guest Blogger)

Light balance, check. Boom mics on standby. Set good to go. Roll camera and ACTION!!!

After the many, many busy months of preparation, Detik-detik MH short film competition launched yesterday in spectacular fashion!  Held at the mock-up cabin area at the Malaysia Airlines Academy in Kelana Jaya (where the cabin crew are trained), the launch theme simulated a live television set - spotlights, a backdrop setting, and even a live camera crew!

Hosting the launch was none other than Malaysia Airlines’ very own Ms. Tan Wai Fong (Head of Media Relations), who injected much needed zest into the sleepy after-lunch crowd Playing ‘Oprah’, Wai Fong proceeded to interview judges Ms. Indira Nair (Senior General Manager of Communications; her boss!) as well as renowned filmmakers Ms. Tan Chui Mui, Mr. Liew Seng Tat, and En. Bahir Yeusuff.

The ‘talkshow’ was very engaging, with the judges providing valuable insights on topics such as filmmaking as a career, production and directorial techniques, and their personal beginnings into the industry.

Seng Tat, in particular, was the livewire of the show. His “short films are not only for shorties like me” line really got the crowd tickled. As to what he would be looking for in the competition, he said, “I’ve seen enough art films. I want something lighthearted that will make me laugh.” Chui Mui shared how she uniquely visualizes her film’s ending before scripting her story, “My films can be directionless, but I always know where it will lead to and end.”

With concerns to filmmaking as a career, Bahir assured that there are options aplenty, “These guys started out in short films, but I’m the opposite. I did a feature first and then went to shorts. You can even explore animation, stop motion, or even documentaries.”

In addressing one of the journalist’s questions, Indira explained the rationale behind Detik-detik MH. “We’re familiar with Malaysian Hospitality – but what exactly is it? We want the people to define to it and why not capture its essence on film.”

In closing, the audience were again reminded of the competition website at http://www.mastraveller.com/detikmh, which is where participants can register, download the entry form as well get the latest updates and ask questions about Detik-detik MH.

In looking forward, Bahir summed it best, “Explosions! We want explosions!” As the competition kick-offs, the journey will undoubtedly be an explosive one – full of bright sparks and fireworks!

By: The Living MH Blog Team

Hi everyone!

We are looking for new cabin crew! Don't miss these interview sessions on 20th & 21st March 2010 at MAS Academy, Kelana Jaya, Kuala Lumpur.

Do check out the side bar for more info.

Group 18/09 - True Malaysian Hospitality

The above group had undergone 78 days of Cabin Crew training with Malaysia Airlines Academy. They had just completed the A330 Service Procedures on the 8th February 2010 which was conducted by CCTS trainer, Madam Cheah Kiu Imm.

During Chinese New Year, our graduates also surprised us by displaying true Malaysian Hospitality. They offered oranges to all staff at CCTS and Flight Safety Department.

Group 02/10 - Initial Cabin Crew

Group 2/10 comprising of 16 Cabin Crew reported for training on the 22nd February 2010. Numerous crew had high accomplishments such as Degree in Management Science, Diploma in Culinary Arts and Diploma in E Business. Four crew had undergone Cabin Crew Advance Preparatory Courses on their own initiative while majority of the crew have had experience in the service industry.
 
“Good Luck in your new career! We hope you will continue to strive in maintaining our ‘World’s Best Cabin Staff Award’ and to contribute in achieving our Five Star Airline Status.”

To find out more on the criteria and requirements, click on these articles below and read the comments posted.

• The ABC of What You Need To Know about our Cabin Crew Graduates Programme
• My Dream to be a MAS Cabin Crew
• Passion. From a cabin crew to a pilot
• Cabin Crew Graduation Day 2009
• Cabin Crew Graduation

Remember! Don't forget - SMILE and RADIATE YOUR INNER PASSION!

We wish you good luck!

By: The Living MH Blog Team

Hi everyone,

Once again, we are recruiting new Malaysia Airlines cabin crew!

This time, it will be held in the East Coast of Malaysia. To all interested, please keep yourselves available this Saturday, 06 February 2010 and please click here to find out the locations in Penang and Kuala Terengganu.

Should you need more information about what is asked during the interview session, do click on these links and read the comments....

         ·  The ABC of What You Need To Know about our Cabin Crew

           Graduates Programme

         ·  My Dream to be a MAS Cabin Crew

         ·  Passion. From a cabin crew to a pilot

         ·  Cabin Crew Graduation Day 2009

         ·  Cabin Crew Graduation

We wish you good luck and bring with you that CHARMING SMILE and RADIATE YOUR INNER PASSION!

We wish you good luck!

By: The Living MH Blog Team

Hi everyone,

We have two more photo collections up in our Photo Gallery http://www.malaysiaairlinesblog.com/misc/photogallery.

Check out the applicants that came for the interview sessions held in Kuching on 14 November 2009 and Kota Kinabalu on 21 November 2009.

Enjoy viewing the photos!

By: The Living MH Blog Team

We understand that you have a lot of questions to prepare yourself for this interview. We won’t be able to answer all your questions, but we have had queries from our readers and have answered questions about applying as our cabin crew and our requirements in what we are looking for from our candidates. Click on these articles below and read the comments posted to find out more.

         ·  The ABC of What You Need To Know about our Cabin Crew

           Graduates Programme

         ·  My Dream to be a MAS Cabin Crew

         ·  Passion. From a cabin crew to a pilot

         ·  Cabin Crew Graduation Day 2009

         ·  Cabin Crew Graduation

Remember! Be ready with a SMILE and RADIATE YOUR INNER PASSION!

We wish you good luck!

By: The Living MH Blog Team

We understand that you have a lot of questions to prepare yourself for this interview. We won’t be able to answer all your questions, but we have had queries from our readers and have answered questions about applying as our cabin crew and our requirements in what we are looking for from our candidates. Click on these articles below and read the comments posted to find out more.

         ·  The ABC of What You Need To Know about our Cabin Crew

           Graduates Programme

         ·  My Dream to be a MAS Cabin Crew

         ·  Passion. From a cabin crew to a pilot

         ·  Cabin Crew Graduation Day 2009

         ·  Cabin Crew Graduation

Remember! Be ready with a SMILE and RADIATE YOUR INNER PASSION!

We wish you good luck!

By: Keith Kueh & Ee Yong Hua (Malaysia Airlines Engineering Training Centre (METC)

Joyful moments with Mr. Au, Mr. Edward and Ms. Swee Yim

A common scenario that majority of us have experienced while walking down the street is we will be surprised to realize there are many pairs of eyes staring closely at us. A small Malaysia Airlines’ logo is sewn onto the top right corner of our pure white-coloured uniform is undoubtedly very attractive and cool. Why? Not too long after, a man tags us in high intensity of curiousness, asking us a million dollar question, “Are you a pilot?” Sadly to say, we will probably raise our eyebrows in disappointment and reply, “No, we are Trainee for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (TAME).” The fact that people just cannot stop relating a pilot with an airline is still rooting firmly in the society; needless to say, this field of study is still new and fresh in Malaysia’s industry development. No doubt, our name may not be as glamorous as pilot, but, we are still the frontline fences of an airline. As a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAE), our main responsibility is to carry out maintenance of the aircraft from head to tail according to the airworthiness requirements, and then, by the end of day, dispatch the aircraft into safety and orderly operation.

Ee Yong Hua and Keith Kueh

We are second to none, we are the best

In the month of October 2009, we bid farewell to our beloved Training Manager, Mr. Au Ting Ling. He has been one of the best instructors in METC; favourite among the trainees for his skillful drawing of aircraft model. He has taught us whole-heartedly, making sure all his trainees understand the contents of each lesson. He puts enormous effort in making the lesson as fun as possible with his jokes and laughter. Indeed, we are enjoying every moment of Airframe Modules with Mr. Au; hydraulics, landing gears and aircraft’s structure have been fantastic with Mr. Au around. His advice for us before he left was something that we will never forget. Again, being a typical “Mr. Au”, he reminded us to strive harder to obtain our “three golden bars” over our shoulders. (Three golden bars are the epaulets put over our uniform to indicate our position as LAE) His message touches deep into our hearts; his words of wisdom will remain ringing in our ears. Without realizing, warm tears dripped down from our cheeks as we waved goodbye to Mr. Au on his last day of duty. Here, we take this opportunity to wish him all the best in his future undertaking. Take care always, Sir. We will miss you …

Friends forever!

Time flies in the split of seconds. Three years of training in METC is drawing to a conclusion. We had sailed through the sea of modules steadily without stumbling; our aim remains intact – To establish as a qualified LAE by the year 2011. Our next stop will be heading towards to MAS E&M for our two years of OJT. Being the pioneer batch from METC, we shoulder heavy responsibility to live up to the expectation, so as to raise the standards and quality of aircraft maintenance engineering. We foresee a new chapter of life in front of the road ahead, but, this will not deter us from cruising forward with strong grip of perseverance and endurance. Together, we unite, survive and win! Voila METC trainees …

Batch 06, TAME 69

By: Sumathi TS Singham (The Living MH Blog Team)

If you love travelling and dream of experiencing the world, join us as a Flight Steward or Stewardess.

Here is what we are looking for:

• Malaysian citizen aged between 18 to 30 years.
• Minimum SPM or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government with a  pass in Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mathematics and any other 3 subjects taken in one exam.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Fluency in another language is an added advantage.
• Minimum height (weight in proportion): 165cm (male) / 157cm (female)
• Excellent health and good eyesight. Not colour blind.
• Pleasant personality and a genuine passion in customer service.

To find out more about the interview dates, please click the Banner on the right sidebar.

We understand that you have a lot of questions to prepare yourself for this interview. We won’t be able to answer all your questions, but we have had queries from our readers and have answered questions about applying as our cabin crew and our requirements in what we are looking for from our candidates. Click on these articles below and read the comments posted to find out more.

         ·  The ABC of What You Need To Know about our Cabin Crew

           Graduates Programme

         ·  My Dream to be a MAS Cabin Crew

         ·  Passion. From a cabin crew to a pilot

         ·  Cabin Crew Graduation Day 2009

         ·  Cabin Crew Graduation

Remember! Be ready with a SMILE and RADIATE YOUR INNER PASSION!

Good luck!

By: Keith Kueh (Malaysia Airlines Engineering Training Centre (METC) 

Looking into the mirror deeply, back in the olden days, I was introduced to aircraft by a very peculiar way. As opposed to the typical phrases where many parents used to teach their kids on ABC, where A is for Apple, the first alphabet I knew was A for Aeroplane. By the age of three, when I have the intellectuality to understand by visual and acoustic, Dad spoke to me a lot about airplanes. He started off with simple and easy methodology…

I recalled,

Occasionally in the evening, whenever he was not working, he would drive me in his creamy white Toyota car to the airport. He parked his car beside the road, overlooking the long runway; holding me tight around his broad arms, whispering softly into my ears, “Son, this is an aeroplane, and this is where your destiny begins.” The joy of seeing the aeroplane taking off with its wheels departing from the ground was overwhelming, even though it was just a split moment. Innocently, my eyes stared closely to the aeroplane until it disappeared behind the cloud. As I grew up, I developed deep interest in aeroplane, as if there was as strong bond and fondness between us.

I recalled,

When Malaysia Airlines (MAS) did modification to its B747 fleet into freighter aircraft, I was one of the very few who had an opportunity to attend the exhibition when it made its maiden flight to Kuching International Airport. I was rather shocked and amazed; for this was my first time to see such a huge aeroplane. I asked Dad, “Why this aeroplane so big and has four engines?” He replied me with a joking tone, “Because it is a Daddy aeroplane”. Nevertheless, I was very excited that I jumped in a cloud nine.

I recalled,

When I was in Standard Three, my foster father’s son, Augustine had been offered by MAS to study Aircraft Maintenance Engineering as an Apprentice. As a father who wants the best for his child, he harbored a dream for me to emulate Augustine’s footsteps. He told me from time to time, “Son, study hard, and hopefully next time, you could enter this programme too”. Being a typical kid who was so eager to play, I had never really appreciated Dad’s advice till one day; teacher in school gave an essay with the title, “My Ambition” to be. I was totally lost and with a blanked face, I could not pen down any single word. From that moment, I remembered what Dad have been telling me all this while; and I found my direction to sketch out an essay, entitled, “My ambition is to be an Aircraft Engineer”. I began to understand the importance of education; I started to love Physics and Mathematics. However, to master these subjects in hands was quite an uphill task, but there was always this inspiration that drove me through.

I recalled,

Every time, Dad comes back from work, I saw this kind of weary look in his eyes. Being a line technician in Kuching International Airport, he has to cope with his circadian rhythm to work shift hour, either in the early dwell hour of 430am or as late as 12 o’clock in the midnight. Furthermore, he has to cope with the extremes of ferocious weather; sometimes in got-scotching sun, sometimes in heavy downpour, and for years, he never breathes any single word of complaints to his family. I was touched and moved by Dad’s sacrifices to work till his bones’ end just to fill our empty stomach, but, as the same time, somewhere in my heart, I felt needles of pain; more toward to a sense of guilt for being a spoilt kid. I made a promise to study hard to succeed one day in order to ease Dad’s burden off his shoulders.

I recalled,

After SPM, I submitted my application to MAS for the Trainee Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (TAME) programme. I was called for an Aptitude Test, however, luck was not on my side; I did not get through. Hugely disappointed and broken-hearted, I isolated myself miserably in room. Dad came in, tapped me gently on my head, saying, “Son, don’t give up, there will be another chance for you. I am sure, there will …” Dad was right, he never lie to me. A year later, I got another shot after submitting my second application. I got through every obstacle up till the day of interview.

I recalled,

A day before interview, Dad thought me about Basic Engineering tools (multi-grip pliers, mallets, screwdrivers, etc) and some basics on aircraft’s systems. Indeed, I felt relaxed and confident while facing the panel of interviewers. They were impressed with my performance, and I left the room with a broad smile on my face. Dad has never abandoned me throughout the journey; he is always by my side to cheer me up and supporting me endlessly.

Today,

I am part of MAS big family. I have been accepted into Malaysia Airlines Engineering Training Centre (METC) for the TAME programme. Everyday, aircrafts such as ATR 72, B737 and sometimes A330 fly over my head. Again, I recalled Dad’s words back in twenty years ago. His words have brought me thus far in my life, shaping my inner self and molding me into a better person. His word of wisdom is still ringing in my ear; I will always remember them forever. Coming into the third year of training, I hope to obtain my certificate and licenses soon as a present to my Dad. I want to make him the happiest Dad in the world. One day, I hope to be linked up with my Dad in working area; the excitement of releasing the aircraft into service together through the co-operation of a father and a son will be a sweet memory to remember …

By: Dersenish Aresandiran (Revenue Management, NRM)

Aero planes have always fascinated me, ever since young. For some, it may just be an “aero plane” but for me it is a dream to be associated with the airline industry. I grew up reading about aero planes and collecting mini model aircrafts given by family members as gift. The real passion in collecting these mini model aircrafts developed when I joined MAS in 2007.

I am proud to have a modest collection of model aircrafts, which are mostly of Malaysia Airlines fleet. My initial collection started off with the mini MAS B737 model and than moved on to the other MAS models. Among all these, I admire the MAS B777 “Freedom”. The aircraft is simply beautiful with its bodyworks; sadly we no longer fly with that “eye-catching” blue anymore.

Not happy with the above, I was eager to collect the entire MAS group fleet which includes MASWings and Firefly. Last month, I managed to compliment my collection by adding both MASWings and Firefly mini models.

Now that I’ve completed the collection on MAS models, I am moving on to collect the models from other airlines. Recently, a good friend of mine from Germany managed to get me a model aircraft from TAM Air (B777-300), Sri Lankan Air and China Airline (B747-400). (Another 2 units still packed in the box waiting to be lined up).

My collections are my pride but personally nothing beats the satisfaction of collecting the MAS models as it’s the company that I am proudly associated with. Maybe when we get the A380 we might get some interesting bodyworks on that?

By: David Rajkumar Subramaniam (Marketing Malaysia & Asean) & Pauline Chang Sui Ching (Customer Response Unit)