Maryam Mujtaba Makes History as First Commercial Pilot of Azad Kashmir

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Maryam Mujtaba has made history by becoming the first woman to achieve the status of a commercial pilot in Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK).
Her accomplishment marks a significant milestone in the field of aviation within the region. She successfully acquired her commercial pilot license following rigorous aviation training in Rawalpindi, supplemented by additional flight training at Century Air, a prestigious flight academy located in New Jersey, U.S.A.
This achievement not only highlights her personal success but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring female aviators in AJK and beyond.
Maryam Mujtaba from Muzaffarabad is Azad Kashmir’s first woman to become a commercial pilot. With her marvelous achievements, she made the whole AJK proud. She has become a role model and a true inspiration for the young female students of Azad Kashmir.
Maryam Mujtaba joined Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) back in 2011 as a cadet pilot. After receiving her training from academies in Rawalpindi and New Jersey (USA), she completed her flying hours through various domestic flights.

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She was recently promoted as a first officer by the national flag carrier after she completed her required flying hours. Maryam first flew the ATR and later she started flying the PIA Airbus A-320 aircraft in various countries of the world.
Donned in a pilot uniform during an interview on Geo Pakistan, she recalled her journey. She said her inspiration was captain Ayesha Rabia, who was also a captain in PIA.
“When I was a child, I was very excited to see a woman flying planes and I told my father that girls can fly planes too,” the pilot remembered, adding that it wasn’t always smooth sailing, but things turned out in her favor.
She credited her family, mentors, and colleagues for helping her pursue her dream.
When asked if she ever encountered discrimination in the male-dominated aviation industry, Mujtaba said that she never experienced any such discrimination, but was instead welcomed at every step of her career.
Advising women aspiring to become pilots and those who belong to other fields, Maryam emphasised that confidence is the key to success.” You should always be confident about what you are doing and take charge of your responsibilities.”

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