I came across a blog when I am on the net just now. One of the content struck me, reminding me of my huge desire to be a pilot.
During my high school days, I always have that dream, desire, and passion to be a pilot. I love aviation, almost anything about an aircraft. I love flying, and always look forward to be onboard an aircraft. Got straight A's for my PMR just for the sake of going for a science stream, which will enable me to apply for cadet pilot. At the same time, I got an offer to go to a science school, which I decided to accept the offer.
Boarding school is okay in terms of teaching me on how to be independent. Not relying too much on other people. However, it is a disaster for my studies. Tough competition, and a bit of culture shock has taken its toll on me. My results dropped, I have a tough time struggling to cover and understand the topics for all subjects, and honestly, without REAL cooperation from the teachers, it was so tough but I managed to finish my SPM there. My SPM was not all good, but I believe I have done my best, and I am thankful for that. Personally, getting into boarding school is a wrong decision that I have made. I didn't blame the teachers or my friends, but honestly I blame myself for that.
In a span of 4 years, I have applied for Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Etihad Airways cadet pilot programme. Three times for AirAsia, and once for Malaysia Airlines and Etihad. I got none till now.
Tough, but life is not a bed of roses. Self fund training is out of the question. I won't put the burden onto my parents just for the sake of my desire and passion. I ended up doing foundation in TESL, and currently in UiTM doing Degree in Professional Communication. Push myself hard till I was listed into the Dean List student in the precious semester. Happy? Yes. Thankful? Yes. Satisfied? Honestly, no.
I always have that thought on if it is still possible for me to be a pilot. Logically, it will be a big no. Not-so-convincing SPM result, non-science & technical based degree course, tough competition for cadet pilot sponsorship. Having a good knowledge and interest in aviation alone, is not enough. Still need to fork out like maybe RM350k for the license.
All I want to do is, to get myself into a field where I enjoy the most. I want to have a career that I love, enjoy and have full passion for it. I would love to work 30000 feet up in the air. I'd be happy to fly an aircraft from one point to another. I'd be honoured to have those gold epaulette on my shoulder. That is one of the main things that I have prayed for when I performed my Umrah back in February 2013.
All I need, is a chance. Not much, just one.
