AirAsia's Suriati Sukardi Transitions from Flight Attendant to Pilot
According to the South China Morning Post, Suriati Sukardi, who is 36 years old, has transitioned from being an AirAsia flight attendant to a pilot flying commercial A320 and A321 Airbus aircraft.
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The South China Morning Post reports that Suriati Sukardi, aged 36, is currently employed as a pilot for AirAsia, operating the airline's commercial A320 and A321 Airbus aircraft. Prior to this role, she worked as a flight attendant for AirAsia for eight years, beginning in 2017, while pursuing opportunities for career advancement. Her aspiration to move into the cockpit was realized in 2019 when she received an offer to undertake aviation lessons, which she completed to become a pilot in 2022. Sukardi stated that her experience with the airline demonstrated that ambitions can be realized through determination and some good fortune.
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