Ayesha Aziz began training at the Bombay Flying Club in 2011, taking weekend flying lessons, while attending school during the rest of the week. As soon as she turned 16, she was awarded her student pilot's license in November 2013.
Ayesha always wanted to do something unconventional. "More than being India's youngest pilot, I am happy for having accomplished my childhood goal," Ayesha told local media.
Now Ayesha is half way through her commercial pilot license — as soon as she completes the total 200 hours of flying, she will finally be able to work with an airline. For now she pilots single engine Cessna 152 and Cessna 172 aircraft.
Though Ayesha is the only pilot in her family, she ascribes her success to her parents, who have kept motivating their daughter. Now, Ayesha has became an inspiration and a role model herself, not only to young women, but to everyone who chases their dreams!
