Fly Lah!

Inspiring, especially for female aspiring pilots.

On a flight back from London recently, I popped into the flight deck to say hello to the pilots. To my pleasant surprise I saw one of our up-and-coming female first officers, Shara sitting behind the controls. It's moments like these when I can't help but feel a bit like a sentimental fool. Shara is the first woman in Asean to fly the A340 and I'm really proud of her. Her achievement is a sign of our success at creating an environment of equal opportunity for women at AirAsia.

http://www.tonyfernandesblog.com/main.p ... -the-girls

Good luck all

Tony's da man..

n she bring the a340 lol.

Of Pregnancy and flying.

I'm just curious, can a pregnant pilot fly an aircraft?

The answer is absolutely NO

A pregnant Flight crew may it be cabin or tech crew, shall be on leave for 9 months after confirming that they are pregnant. They are required to go on leave after 2 months of pregnancy and be given 9 months of paid leave. (as per company policy)

Thank you

I am looking forward to see the first female capt in Air Asia .......

AFAIK, Capt Pearl Mak was the first female capt in M'sia flying commercial jet (B727-200F) with Transmile a few years ago ........

IICRC, Cathay Pacific Airways already have more than 10 female capts, flying A330/A340/B777 and Dragonair has 1 female capt flying B747-400F......

I guessed people in MAS (maybe in SIA as well) are still having a ''Mental Blockage'' syndrome for not recruiting female pilots ........

The Unlearned

have read the news regarding the oppoturnity for female pilot to join MAS, by 2011.. The statement been told by the former CEO, Idris Jala..but i cant find the article.Its ok, if i find it try my best to quote it in here.

Maverick wrote:A pregnant Flight crew may it be cabin or tech crew, shall be on leave for 9 months after confirming that they are pregnant. They are required to go on leave after 2 months of pregnancy and be given 9 months of paid leave. (as per company policy)

Nice