How to become a Pilot in Malaysia
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Do you have what it takes to be a Pilot ?
Age: Minimum age to start your pilot training is 17 years old and above
Medical Certificate: In order to start your pilot training, you will need to pass a Medical examination – We will guide you on the list of approved Medical Examiners by Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) where you obtained a Class 1 Medical Certificate
Educational requirement: At least 5 credits at SPM level (including English, Mathematics and a Science subject) to be able to obtain a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) from CAAM
English Proficiency: The international language of Aviation is English so it is essential to have a strong credit in SPM English
Letter of Consent issued by the CAAM
TYPES OF LICENSE
Private Pilot License (PPL)
This license will allow you to fly solo or fly passengers or cargo but without receiving any money/ payment. You may get your Private Pilot License either at a Flying Club or an Approved Flying Training Organization where you can continue to do your Commercial Pilot License
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) This license will allow you to earn from flying and be a paid professional pilot. The total flight time requirement is at least 200 flight hours (of which 165 hours are on single-engine aircraft and another 35 hours on twin-engine aircraft)
Instrument Rating : If you want to expand your employment options with a view to becoming an airline pilot, you will need an Instrument Rating
Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) : This is the highest level of Pilot License both in Malaysia and globally. The license is a requirement if you want to be a Captain (in command) of a multi-crew aircraft (like a commercial airline aircraft)