What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
I was drawn in by the challenge of the assignment and I wanted to contribute towards the dream of seeing a Malaysian company making a firm mark in the global stage.

What was your initial impression when you started?
I found it to be a fun place to work, where people are very open to new ideas.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
AirAsia has a very dynamic work environment. For me, the challenge of building both a relevant and profitable business unit constantly has me looking for new opportunities.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
Last June, UK based Air Cargo Week thrilled my team and I by presenting AirAsia with the Air Cargo Industry Newcomer of the Year Award for 2010. We became the first low-cost airline to win this award.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
My colleagues are always open to new ideas and as a result are a pleasure to work with. Tony is funny sometimes!

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
Without a doubt. Since joining, I really feel that I have grown horizontally in my skill set – both in breadth and depth as a person.

What is your advice to new hires?
I would advise them to be flexible with their ideas and be relevant when it comes to executing them. AirAsia has a very open and dynamic culture – embrace it.

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
I only need one – orgasmic. I feel nothing but sheer joy when I come to work every morning.

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
When I joined with the company in 2002, I felt it had a lot of energy and I was really excited about it. Since then, it hasn't changed.

What was your initial impression when you started?
I give my thanks to God! AirAsia cultivates a culture of excellence that helps me constantly grow and reach my full potential.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
What motivates me is my passion to hunt out and end the frauds committed against AirAsia.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
In 2004 I was presented with AirAsia's Best Employee Award by CEO Tony Fernandes at our annual dinner.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
Overall, AirAsia's employees and culture create a very enjoyable work environment. As for Dato' Tony, he is a man both of vision and humility.

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
Yes! AirAsia is like an open university. The management recognised my potential to be an Investigator in the Internal Audit unit and encouraged me to go further my studies at University Malaya. They really care about helping you reach your potential.

What is your advice to new hires?
God willing, know that your dreams can become a reality here at AirAsia.

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
Dare to Dream!

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
Coming from an audit background, AirAsia provided me with an opportunity to do something completely new and foreign to me – Network Planning and Management. It was the challenge and AirAsia's confidence in me that drove me to take the position.

What was your initial impression when you started?
The environment at the office is very laid back and relaxed; all the while, people are still able to work hard and get the job done. This ability to balance both work styles was very eye-opening for me.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
It's definitely the opportunity to travel, meet new people and network with my colleagues from all over Asia.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
I have only been with AirAsia for 3 months, but I am still very excited to have been given the opportunity to work as an Analyst with such a great organisation.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
As I mentioned earlier, my co-workers are very laid back and friendly. So yeah! It is a great place to work. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to deal with Tony or hear him speak yet, so I can't comment on his humour.

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
Since I have only been here for 3 months, I can't say that it has yet. However, great opportunities to develop continue to present themselves here at AirAsia, and that gives me the confidence that it will.

What is your advice to new hires?
You will have to work hard, but hop on the wagon – you won't regret it.

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
Interesting. Challenging. Hectic.

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
I joined AirAsia by chance in 2002 after my father passed away as I needed to be closer to home.

What was your initial impression when you started?
When I joined AirAsia it was a small set up with only 2 planes and most things were done manually. What I really liked about it was its culture. There was no corporate red tape, and all of my bosses were very approachable.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
The view.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
My latest promotion, it has taken me to great heights ... literally.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
My colleagues are an amazing bunch. Tony Fernandes is definitely funny. He never fails to humour us every now and then; be it at staff meetings, annual dinners, or most recently with his stewardess dress up bet. Thank goodness he won the bet, because everyone is anxiously looking forward to it.

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
I started working in the customer service department and later moved to the purchasing department. Then AirAsia offered its first cadetship program and I was given an opportunity to join. I've been flying for almost six years now and was recently promoted to a Captain. AirAsia has certainly provided an excellent avenue for my career progression.

What is your advice to new hires?
Always give 110% and keep an open mind as AirAsia always nurtures their employees potential. "Remember, if you don't know where you're going, it doesn't matter how you get there." – The Flying Karamazov Brothers

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
Simply the best.

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
I visited the AirAsia office in early 2009 as a member of the media and was immediately enticed to join. The open concept, the exuberance and excitement that I saw from the staff that I met while touring the office was very enticing. It also helped that I had a friend who already was working with AirAsia who provided me with further insights on what it was like to work for the innovative airline.

What was your initial impression when you started?
I initially joined on the Social Media Team, and had a great time while I was there. My teammates treated 'newbies' like me very well. They made sure I had carpool mates and lunch buddies, which helped me adapt quickly to the culture. Moving on to the Communications team was a very easy transition to make. My teammates are like family now. Things are hectic here, but it comes with a lot of fun too.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
Travelling! Being with AirAsia has allowed me to go places that I've always dreamed of – and for work! Also, I have been able to meet and work with media from all over the world.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
Again, I would say the opportunity to visit places that I have always dreamed of. For example, a dream since my teenage years was to visit India, and I finally got the chance to with AirAsia. There are many other places too.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
Yes, I like my colleagues very much. However, they are not just my colleagues – they are my friends! As for Tony, why don't you come find out yourself?! Haha.

What is your advice to new hires?
Everyone is equal here. When we shine, we shine together. When we lose that shine, we help each other to shine again.

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
Hectic. Fast-paced. FUN!

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
The brand AirAsia is recognised worldwide. I saw its potential for growth and I wanted to be a part of it.

What was your initial impression when you started?
When I started, I thought that nobody liked going to work because they were wearing casual clothes, unlike most big companies. It was quite odd for me at first, but then I adapted to the relaxed culture.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
I like to call ourselves in customer care "small lawyers" since we do not have the certification. I say this because we help resolve complaint cases from guests and other departments who can't handle it. We are all very proud of the work we do.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
We got to meet some very famous artists, whom we never would have had the chance to meet otherwise. Awesome man!

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
Of course I like my colleagues. We are very close to each other and everyone on the team is very open and supportive. Our department organises a trip from time to time that really helps us grow as a team. Additionally, we have a weekly theme in the Customer Care Centre that all the other departments get excited about too!

Tony ... oh, I can tell you about him! Tony is a totally down to earth person. I respect and salute men like him. Too bad he isn't still single!

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
Yes, and I am glad to have been recently promoted. I would like to thank my boss Mr. Frank Bateman for believing in me.

What is your advice to new hires?
Be yourself and give yourself the opportunity to learn as much as you can in this big organisation. There is a lot of room for personal development and growth.

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
The 3 F's: Fun, Friendly, and Focus.

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
Location, location, location. I used to work in KL but I hate the traffic jams.

What was your initial impression when you started?
I was amazed at the speed of the changes and growth in the industry. When I first joined AirAsia as a Flight Operation Assistant we only had 5 aircrafts, but we were told next week AirAsia was receiving 1 more, and 2 more by the end of the month. I thought WOW!

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
The daily challenges. As a fast growing company, we improvise a lot and out-of-the-box thinking needs to be applied in all of my tasks.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
I have been able to travel places I never thought I'd be able to.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
I work with the best team ever. As for Tony, he is funny, witty, and gives off amazing energy that inspires us.

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
I started as a Flight Operations Assistant before being promoted to Flight Ops Executive in less than a year. After which, I was promoted again to the Administrator to Regional Head of Cargo before being promoted once more to my current position. So definitely, yes, it has. Most importantly however, I have developed more wholly as a person.

What is your advice to new hires?
Learn, absorb, adapt and improvise.

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
Best Learning Curve.

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
I loved the red uniform colour. When I first joined AirAsia about 5 years ago, I always believed that I was destined to be here – and it happened!

What was your initial impression when you started?
It was really tough at first. Back then, things were more challenging, as there were fewer flights, no large planes and AirAsia did not enjoy the strong reputation it does today. Nevertheless, it was the right choice to for me to continue with the company.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
I always feel great whenever I can accomplish our company's Key Progress Indicators. Representing AirAsia when we are awarded has always been the greatest thing for me.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
When I was promoted to Sales Manager, I started as a Guest Service Assistant at the Kuching Station. After which, I was transferred to the Sales Department in LCC, this became a long and challenging journey for me because it was a totally different job. However, it has turned into the best reward AirAsia could have ever given me. As our CEO Tony says, believe in the unbelievable.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
I don't just like them – I adore them. Tony for me is a very inspiring and determined person. He has his own personal way of expressing himself both in the office and at public functions. He has that ability to walk up to you and ask "How are you today?" with a big, welcoming smile on his face.

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
Yup, AirAsia really did. Thanks to AirAsia, I hold a managerial position now, proving that AirAsia is a place for career advancement if you want it. However, one must be ready for the obstacles and challenges that lie ahead.

What is your advice to new hires?
AirAsia is the right place to make your dreams come true.

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
Tears, blood & sweat.

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
I chose AirAsia because it has a friendly working environment and is also a great opportunity to work in the amazing aviation industry.

What was your initial impression when you started?
I was impressed with the creatively designed office layout and friendly working environment. Even more however, I was happily surprised to find the staff at AirAsia are allowed to dress in casual wear during office hours, which is commonly restricted in most large companies.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
I think the most exciting part about my job are also the most challenging parts. For example taking minutes during our monthly safety meetings where all the issues discussed are so technical that I can barely understand. Besides that, another interesting experience was my opportunity to see how the pilot and flight attendants perform the practical drills designed by my department colleagues.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
The last two years running, I won a phone during our annual AirAsia dinner. I was incredibly lucky, because the first phone I won broke 2 days before the next dinner. I also have had the chance to met celebrities like Richard Branson and the Lotus Racing driver.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
Oh yes. They are caring, fun, helpful and I have certainly learnt a lot from them. Tony is equally as fun and friendly. I don't think you can find another CEO like him.

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
The courses that I have attended really help me to perform my job tasks and enhance my knowledge.

What is your advice to new hires?
The culture in AirAsia is unlike any other company. There are always so many fun events organised that you will never feel bored working here.

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
Fun, Friendly & Amazing.

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
I wanted to work in a fast-paced, dynamic company with high growth potential.

What was your initial impression when you started?
The staff are very young, energetic and generally Allstars, who are very passionate about their jobs.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
I still learn something new every day!

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
It is indeed a great satisfaction for me when I see my in-flight sales for Food & Beverage merchandise growing every month since I joined AirAsia. This gives me confidence and motivates me to stay focused and go the extra mile.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
Yes, I enjoy working with Allstars. Tony is a very down-to-earth leader, who is funny quite often.

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
It is too early to comment on this now, but I am definitely exposed to more growth opportunities compared to my previous job.

What is your advice to new hires?
The new hires should be prepared to take on the great challenges and pressure that exist at work, because everything moves super fast at AirAsia. One has to have a very strong heart to cope with the constant change and challenges.

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
Change is constant.

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
When I first joined the company in 2004, AirAsia was not a well known company yet. I joined because I was looking for new challenges and the desire to help a developing company.

What was your initial impression when you started?
My first impression was that I am facing a tough and challenging time ahead of me. However, the work environment is really good.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
I find the most exciting part of my job is the ability to meet people from all over the world.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
From the last point, I think the best thing to have happened is the chance to make friends and contacts from different countries and backgrounds.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
I really enjoy working with my colleagues, and yes, Tony can be quite a funny person – but he is serious when it comes to business.

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
Both directly and indirectly, working with AirAsia has given me a lot of opportunities to learn new things and face challenges that I would never have faced or dreamt of. The company has given me irreplaceable chances to develop my career right from the beginning. When I first joined, I was an executive and now I am a manager- but titles do not really matter. What matters is the experience and knowledge I have gained.

What is your advice to new hires?
This is the place for you if you are looking for rewarding challenges while doing your work. The experience and exposure is very helpful and you can expect to become a better person in the process.

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
Invaluable experiences & friendships

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
I wanted to work for Tony Fernandes.

What was your initial impression when you started?
I felt that AirAsia was a very exciting place to work.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
No day is the same as the last.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
I have been entrusted to manage the Ramp Department.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
Yes, and Tony is really funny.

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
Career progression for the staff comes first, which is important. When everything is in place and works as it should, self progression will eventually happen.

What is your advice to new hires?
Get out of your comfort zone, work smart and accept new challenges.

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
Challenging. Exciting. Demanding.

What made you choose to work at AirAsia in the first place?
I have always been an avid traveller and it can get very expensive. AirAsia truly delivers on the brand promise that "everyone can fly." I was excited at the opportunity to be a part of AirAsia.

What was your initial impression when you started?
AirAsia is very dynamic and everybody's energy level is very high! The team is not only young and energetic but creative with a genuine passion for the brand.

What is the most exciting part about your job at AirAsia?
Plans change in a split second and you can find yourself halfway around the world being part of something truly amazing.

What is the best thing to ever happen to you at AirAsia?
I was able to see the Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan in the AirAsia headquarters visiting Tony during my first month at AirAsia.

Do you like your colleagues? Is Tony Fernandes really that funny?
I truly enjoy working at AirAsia, mostly because of the people. Everyone is passionate towards their work and it is very infectious. And yes, Tony is really that funny!

So, has AirAsia really helped your career progression? How?
AirAsia is a pioneer and truly revolutionises how people travel. Working at AirAsia and seeing such passionate leadership is an inspiration that continuously keeps me looking for new and innovative ways in doing my job!

What is your advice to new hires?
Keep an open mind and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

Describe your time with AirAsia in three words.
Fast. Fun. Fabulous.