Quick Info
| Profession | Pilot |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1995 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 56 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Christ Church School in Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Aviation Degree | Graduated in aviation from the Bombay Flying Club in 2016 |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Abdul Aziz (Businessman) |
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Career
| 2011 | Milestone: Student Pilot's License | Details: Obtained her student pilot's license at the age of 16, becoming India's youngest student pilot. |
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| 2012 | Milestone: Space Training Course | Details: Underwent a two-month space training course at NASA, where she learned about Space Shuttle Mission, micro-gravity, manned manoeuvring unit, multi-axis training, and Extra-Vehicular Activity. She also met Sunita Williams and Rabia Futehally. |
| Milestone: MiG-29 Training | Details: Underwent training to fly a MiG-29 fighter jet at Russia's Sokol airbase. | |
| 2017 | Milestone: Commercial Pilot License | Details: Received her license for commercial aircrafts, becoming an established pilot. |
Favourites
| Favourite Astronaut | Sunita Williams |
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| Favourite Food Item | Kashmiri Wazwan, Momo, Pizza |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Aziz developed a passion for flying in 5th grade. | |
| 2. She earned her Student Pilot License at Bombay Flying Club at only 16 years old. | |
| 3. Aziz participated in space training at NASA in 2012 and met John McBride and Sunita Williams. | |
| 4. Despite facing criticism, she defied expectations and became a pilot. | |
| 5. Aziz was featured in an inspirational video by Whisper India for International Women’s Day in 2016. | |
| 6. In March 2017, she obtained her Commercial Pilot License after dedicated training. | |
| 7. Her dream is to fly a Russia Mig-29 combat aircraft at Sukul Airbase. | |
| 8. She also holds the Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s Licence (FRTOL). | |
| 9. She is a member of the Indian Women Pilots' Association (IWPA). | |
| 10. She pilots single-engine Cessna 152 and Cessna 172 aircraft. | |
| 11. She is the first female pilot from Kashmir. |