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Eek! But was the bus operated by Jetstar?

Prashant, Degree or not, it's entirely up to you - because you're paying for it! Do what is best for you, for now, regardless what the best advise in the world is. Ultimately, you are the pilot, you decide what is best for you and your career. Good luck!

Sorry I might be asking a stupid question here. But does this mean that APA now only needs to have 70% of 'yes's and 'okay's for the sale to go ahead? Thanks.

Thank you for explanation, KK. Was just a hunch.

Shaun, I'd advise you to contact some of the unis/colleges providing DBA and ask them if your choice of path is at all possible. I believe a certain level of experience in any industry does give you some points toward Admissions. I understand where you're coming from: If you can skip MBA, very good. If you can't, you might have to do a GradDip of some sort before going onto Doctorade. So do ask around and they might ask you to submit your resume, flight logbook, licences held etc etc for assessment.

Negotation stage but already painted?

There was another crash in Yogyakarta??

I guess the purpose of calling them "Engineers" in the first place is to differ them from the normal Mechanics. Although they are, to a great extent, mechanics themselves. Anyway, only these "engineers" can sign off an aircraft (serviceable or not), not the mechanics. So you can technically say that they are the mechanics' Supervisors. Yesh?

Spot on, Idham. Having interest in aviation does not require one to have a degree in aviation as well. My lecturer used to work for QF for more than 30 years and he's got a degree in Maths (or Advanced Maths?).

Yea yea, send me da pics!

Yea, and would be staff too, I believe.

So basically it summarises as Inadequate Airport Planning + Pilot Error? Though I don't really like the term "Pilot Error", it's just like blaming the frontseaters for whatever that has gone wrong and then closing the case.

Political decision maybe? Considering the A380 customers pull-outs...

Keith, Qantas used to have a little team that goes all over the place doing negotiations - which route they want to take up, how frequently, capacity etc. That might be of your interest too. Someone I know did that.

Hmmm...if otherwise...show the youtube video of Encik Idris jamming up the saxophone?

Affirm.

Ah, Edwin, you reminded me something- that I forgot to mention. The purpose of doing this thread is there had been "news" about airlines now prefer their pilots to have a bachelor degree before becoming a pilot. I don't know what's that for, ultimately, but to me it seems like they want their prospective pilots to get done with studies before getting into full-time flying. And yes, certainly do consider the cost of Conversions. Thanks Edwin.

Fareez, welcome to MW. Have you done some basic research (i.e. finding basic info)? Start off by going to MAS and AirAsia's websites - if they have vacancies, they will surely post it up. And whilst you are there, read about the requirements.

Guys and girls, I am a recent Aviation graduate from Sydney. No prize for guessing which uni I'm from. During my studies (and after), I have worked for both IDP Malaysia and my School in the uni. Still, no names. Throughout my work, I get a lot of questions about what the course is about, where is it headed to, and its "usefulness" upon graduating. It's no surprise to learn that there are many whose ambition is to become an airline pilot. I don't truly know how much passion they have for flying, but of those I know, some admitted they were attracted to the salary range and the glamour of the gold-bars. Not to say if you deny so you are a liar, because I myself love flying more than the gold-bars (they are still fabulous, regardless). I won't name names, but just for discussion's sake, let's call it Degree X (or packages). Now, a few uni's and colleges do offer packages where you learn to fly and get a degree when you're done with the training. In other words, you get all your necessary licences, plus a Bachelor degree. To one of my friends, he thinks the degree is complimentary and all he's interested was the licences, the experience, and the flying. All of which he's got - just more flying now to build up his hours. To be honest, don't expect to get a job as an commercial jet pilot upon finishing Degree X. It only gives you the foundation, not the key to the door. You will have to put more effort into career building to get the job you want! These "packages" help to mould your career path. They don't necessarily (most of the time) land you a job. One of the most common requests: I want to be a commercial pilot. Does Degree X lead me to it? It's a booby trap, don't you think so? I will say yes judging by the way it is asked, simply because it does LEAD you towards it, but not immediately. I usually say no and explain anyway. Most of these degrees get you a frozen ATPL w 250 hours command plus some additional ratings. I won't go technical here. But do consider what airlines want. At least 900 hours command for a cadetship, I'd say. Some prefer freshies or anything up to PPL - so if you do Degree X, you're out, I'm sorry. As for direct entry, maybe around 5,000 hours? Or even more specifically they want those hours to be in Jets? As what LeeCH mentioned in his Story of a Pilot thread, if you want to be a pilot, you must be able to make your own decision; not your parents/bro/sis, not your friends. So here I am on this forum, ask me questions if you like - remember, I am here to share my knowledge, not here as your career/education pathway guru. I'm not a counsellor. I am only a normal human being with great interests in aviation and wants a career built around aviation. Learning is a life long process. Don't stop.

Sanjay, I have iMovie on my computer at work, but I'm leaving soon, so be quick. Otherwise, anyone else have better softwares for movie/clip production?

Aha! I just noticed something. Pieter captured the F50 with his D50!

Bingo! It was a drill. That would the most memorable drill for the lady.

Looks like a drill to me...

Whoa~!!! Awesome then! Anyway, back to Sanjay's video. Perhaps could do a video (moving slides??) related to MAS' history- from past to present?

Thoroughly enjoyed it, Pieter. Thanks for the "fly-through" in the F50. It's like...being there in person!