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their vantage point of the upper viewing office. He stressed that there are many
gallery. possible careers in and around an airport,
After the tour at the airport, all such as pilots, air traffic controllers, Frequent
students and teachers then went to the maintenance engineers, support staff and Flyer
Firefly headquarters at CITTA Mall in Ara IT staff.
Damansara to have a better understand- Many interesting questions were asked DECEMBER 2016
ing of the people who work behind the during the casual briefing session, one Thank You
scenes of running an airline. being about the aerodynamics of an
Here, Captain Ariff Jamel, the Head of aircraft. The educational tour ended with
Flight Operations highlighted the many students receiving Firefly’s soft toy Skyle
jobs or career opportunities available from Suraya Mahmud, Chief Finance
within an airport or airline management Officer and group photos being taken.

Gaining a better undrestanding of the ATR72 aircraft.

What is your profession?
I am the Group Chief Financial
Officer of Kian Joo Can Factory
Berhad.

How often do you fly Firefly?
I fly Firefly almost on a weekly
basis, and sometimes twice a
week.

What are your most frequent
routes?
Prepared for any emergency that may arise. PEN-SZB-PEN is my most frequent
routes.

ATR72 Aircraft Why do you fly these routes?
I work in KL during weekdays and
during weekends, I will spend
Familiarisation quality time with my wife and kids,
who stay back in Penang.

Why do you choose to fly Firefly?
Firefly is the preferred choice
On Nov 23, 2016, Firefly had the pleasure hosting a team of 50 RMAF Airport Fire because it is convenient and there
Rescue Service personnel from Kuantan, Malaysia as part of the airlines ATR72 are a number of flights for me
Aircraft Familiarisation session. to choose from for my preferred
This session was held for the Airport Fire Rescue Service to gain more route. The ground staff and cabin
knowledge and a better understanding of the ATR 72 aircraft, which will help crews of Firefly are friendly and
them deal with any crisis that may arise. helpful.

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