Sell Ring, Bank Lending and Mad Considered now to be billionaire
Runway construction, typical take-off and landing was made from a mixture of compacted sand-stone. "This is a private airport (private property). The length of one kilometer, "said middle-aged woman who greets with a friendly Java Pos.
His name is Susie Pudjiastuti, president director of PT milk Pudjiastuti engaged in fishery and PT milk Pudjiastuti Aviation which is an airline operator Susi Air. Curly hair was reddish, his voice hoarse, raspy, but pembawaannya supel.Bukan only fluent English that comes out of his mouth when talking with its pilots are foreigners. Susie-too-familiar call use of Sundanese and Javanese occasionally to his assistants.
"I like any kind of language learning. What is important to make angry and commanding. Because, with that, I can work, "he said then laughed.Currently, women born in Pangandaran, January 15, 1965, has 50 units of aircraft of various types. Among other things, the Grand Caravan 208B, Piaggio Avanti II, Pilatus Porter, and the Diamond DA 42. Most of the aircraft was operated outside of Java such as Papua and Kalimantan. "There is hired. However, there is operated solely by Susi Air. Usually used in border areas by local governments or the private sector, "explained the woman who tattooed his right calf with a phoenix bird picture that tail dangling.
Susie did not lease the aircraft to fix prices in particular. Therefore, it depends who requested the service tenants. Rental costs also vary, but average of USD 400-USD 500 per hour. "Sometimes there who want to USD 600-USD 700 per hour. Oil companies want to pay $ 1,000 because of the disparate levels of service demanded. For the purposes of flying, all appliances provided Susi Air. The aircraft, pilots, and fuel. So, the net price they pay to stay, "he said.
Business talent Susie seen since she was young. Establishment of a loud and clearly illustrated his will at age 17 years Susie tread. He decided to get out of school when class II high school. Do not want to live in a way nebeng parents, he tries to live independently. But, reality is not as easy as imagined.
"Just take a diploma school, if ngelamar work so what I am. I do not want a mediocre, "ujarnya.Kerja hard are acted at the time. Start selling clothes, bedcovers, until the results of the earth like cloves. Every day, around the town of Pangandaran Susie must use a motorcycle to market their wares. Until, he realizes that potential is in the field of fisheries Pangandaran. "Start selling the fish I want to see because every day hundreds of fishermen," he said.
In 1983, armed with a USD 750 thousand, the result of selling jewelry in the form of bracelets, necklaces, and rings his own, following in the footsteps Susie Pangandaran many women who worked as a basket of fish. Every morning at certain hours, he nimbrung others huddled together in the TPI (places of fish auction.) "On the first day, I can only 1 kilogram of fish, purchased a small restaurant acquaintance of mine," he said.
Not enough just in Pangandaran, Susie started thinking broaden its market to the big cities like Jakarta. From just hired, she was then bought the truck with ice cooling system and bring fresh fish to Jakarta. "Every day, three o'clock, I departed from Pangandaran. Until the middle of the night in Jakarta, then back again into Pangandaran, "he recalled her routine heavy work in the past.
Although successful in business, Susie admitted failure in terms of romance. Women's admirers in the world of puppet characters Semar said it was three times married. But, he navigating river craft with three of her husband not sebiru and beautiful Pangandaran Beach. All sank. From her husband who terakhirlah, Christian von Strombeck, the Wonder Woman was inspired to develop the aviation business. "He was an aviation engineer," he continued.
Christian is an expatriate who had worked in IPTN (Nusantara Aircraft Industry, now PT DI). Early introduction to the French man was due to Christian often come to the restaurant owned by Susie Hilmans in Pangandaran Beach. Starting from a short introduction, Christian eventually apply for Susie. "My restaurant was crowded. 70-100 visitors a day can, "he said. With Christian, Susie began to daydream has a transport plane with the main objective of the fishery to Jakarta. The only way, he added, is to build a foundation in fishing villages. "So, catch fish today, the afternoon had to be brought to Jakarta. Kan just an hour, "said mother of three children and one grandchild them.
Unlike if you have to use land routes that could take up to nine hours. Upon arrival in Jakarta, many dead fish. In fact, if dead, the selling price could drop half. "We started to enter the banking business plan in 2000, but not behavior. Ma Diketawain the bank and was considered crazy. Want to buy a $ 2 million a plane, how to fish, shrimp can not pay the same, he said, "Susi said.
Only in 2004, Bank Mandiri trust and lend USD 4.7 million (approximately USD 47 billion) to build the foundations and bought two Cessna Grand Caravan. Nevertheless, only a month to use, the tsunami in Aceh. "On 27 we Departure one aircraft to help. It became the first plane that landed in Meulabouh. The 28th we got another one. We brought rice, instant noodles, water and tents, "he said.
Initially, Susie intend to help the distribution of staple goods for free for two weeks. But, when about to return, many nongovernmental organizations that request still participate in the recovery in Aceh. "They want to pay rent our aircraft. One and a half years we were working there. From there, Susi Air can buy a plane again, "he explained.
The development of the aircraft leasing business continues to soar. Debt of Bank Mandiri approximately USD 47 billion now living 20 percent. "A year longer complete. Stay three more installments. From the BRI, some just beginning cicil. If total, all (borrowing from the banks) are more than Rp 2 trillion. Return on investment (return on investment) if the flight can be 10-15 years because it is expensive, "he said.
Susie not only beat its wings in the aircraft business and spread the nets at sea. Now, he penetrated the plantation business. Still, he acknowledged there are many hurdles that must be passed. "Fishing loss because we had almost Pagandaran tsunami in 2005. We had two years of work is not no fish, "he said.
For flight routes such as Jakarta-Pangandaran Java, Bandung-Pangandaran and Jakarta-Cilacap, Susi states are still losing money. Because, sometimes there are only 3-4 passengers. With an average ticket price of $ 500 thousand, the income was not enough to buy fuel. "A month Java route could lose $ 300 million-USD 400 million. But, is it covered from the outside of Java. Anyway, it is also useful to haul our fisheries, "he said.
Susie had to give priority to fish buyers because they are very sensitive to the freshness of the fish. Once transport in a single plane, he could enter 1.1 tons of fresh fish or lobster. Buyers from Hong Kong and Japan every day waiting in Jakarta. "Business of fish and lobsters are still road and aviation will continue our business developed. Next year we hope to be able to have 60 aircraft, "he said, full of optimism.
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