Company Background

Founded by Hilary Miranda and Chong Siew Fong in 2011. Inter Excel Tourism Academy (IETA) took over all training programmes and short courses which was initiated since 1995. Their vision was to allow potential aviation personnel / cabin crew an opportunity to experience a life changing experience to enhance their chance of success. Building their footprint and pioneering since 1995, Inter Excel has grown from a humble beginning to the most sought-after expert in aviation training and crew placement. Presently, it continues to be the market leader in Asia. Our academy is the longest established cabin crew preparatory academy in Asia. We have trained thousands of students now flying for leading international airlines. Consider these milestones:



1993

Established as a humble language centre, Excel Language Services.

1995

Launched Malaysia’s first Flight Attendant Preparatory Course (FAPC).

2000

Launched the first Airline Cabin Crew Placement Centre. Appointed by Qatar Airways (QR) as their authorized regional HR recruiter covering Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

2001

Formed Inter-Excel Advisory Sdn. Bhd. (IEA), mainly for aviation consultancy services and manpower solutions. Recognised as
the region’s No 1 Airline Training & Placement Centre in the Asia Pacific region.

2004

Appointed by Etihad Airways Recruited hundreds of cabin crew and aviation personnel in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, and Lebanon.

2005

The first & only Asian aviation recruiters to operate in Europe for Etihad Airways, Oman Air and Royal Jordanian Airlines in Romania and Bulgaria.   Other  notable airline clients are: Gulf Air, Sama Air, and Sudan Airways.

2008 2011

Coordinated Royal Brunei interviews in Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Myanmar, and Thailand.

2010

IEA registered with the Ministry of Human Resources (HRDF) as a Class A training provider and with Skills Development Malaysia.

2011

Established a training & recruitment academy exclusively known as Inter Excel Tourism Academy (IETA).  IETA is duly registered under Ministry of Tourism Malaysia and Skills Development of Malaysia.

2013 Present

Inter Excel Group became a leading trusted brand in aviation training and placements across Asia. Another great milestone, we were honoured to represent the World- renowned Singapore Airlines

2014 2018

Conducted several interviews fo Jetstar Asia, Tiger Air, and Scoot Air  On top, IETA has hosted a number of inhouse cabin crew interviews for Singapore Airlines, Jetstar Asia, Scoot, Tiger Air, Mega Maldives, and Malaysia Airlines.

2013 2014

Coordinated cabin crew interviews for Air Asia in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Myanmar in addition to Malaysia.

2013 2016

Coordinated Saudi Arabian Airlines interview processes in Malaysia, South Korea, and Sri Lanka.

2014 2019

Proud to represent the World-renowned Singapore Airlines in coordinating their interviews in KL and Penang, in addition to our centres.

2016

IETA launched job-oriented licensed programmes and Diploma with our Irish counterpart, International Academy of Travel (IAOT) Ireland which is  recognized by many international airlines globally.

2019 Present

Currently representing Oman Air in Asia and Europe. In 2019, we successfully staged cabin crew interviews in Warsaw, Poland, in addition to Kuala   Lumpur and Jakarta.

2020 Present

Inter Excel now operates in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor Bahru, and establishes industrial partners and footholds in Asia and Europe.

More prime post Covid-19 agenda coming in:


  1. A major local university will be endorsing our courses and programmes, yet another milestone.

  2. Signed MOU with Malaysia’s newest pilot school, GIAAN where operational plan will start in August 2020.

  3. Launching our Diploma programme working with our counterparts in Indonesia, Vietnam, and China, a great leap!