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🇲🇾 MalaysiaOneworldFSC

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia flag carrier. Oneworld member.

¥13M–¥23M
Capt. Salary (est.)
¥6M–¥12M
F/O Salary (est.)
~80 aircraft
Fleet
50+ cities
Destinations
Overview

About Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines (MAB) hubs at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Post the 2014 dual tragedies (MH370, MH17), the airline restructured and continues operations today as a Oneworld member. Has a history of foreign captain recruitment.

HQ
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hub
Kuala Lumpur Int'l (KUL)
Alliance
Oneworld
Founded
1947
Status
Post-restructure
Income Tax
Yes (Malaysia)
Salary Data

Pilot Salary (as of March 2026)

* Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks. Verify actual compensation with each airline's official recruitment information.

PositionSalary RangeAvg / ReferenceNotes
Captain
International
¥13M–¥23M
¥17M MYR+USD allowances
First Officer
International
¥6M–¥12M
¥8.5M Reference value

💡 MYR/JPY≈33, USD/JPY=150. Foreign hires may receive USD-denominated contracts.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

KL hub to Japan, China, SE Asia, Europe (London), Australia.

Fleet

A330-200/300, A350-900, B737-800 MAX

Training

Training & Checkrides

Type Rating

CAAM (Malaysia) approved ATC. Standard ground → simulator → LIFUS.

LIFUS

Supervised line flying post-type rating.

Recurrent Checks

OPC/LPC 1–2x per year.

Captain Upgrade

Seniority + assessment.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

✈️
Staff Travel

Discount tickets. Oneworld partners included.

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Health Insurance

Medical coverage for pilot and family.

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Bonus

Performance-linked bonus.

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Pension

Corporate pension.

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Annual Leave

20–25 days.

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Layover Allowance

Per diem for international layovers.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Foreign pilot hiring on irregular basis. Check official site.

Direct Entry Captain
Int'l widebody.
Irregular Hiring
License: ATPL (ICAO)
Experience: 5,000h+ widebody