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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Bio/Wiki
| Ayesha Aziz is India's youngest female pilot and the first female pilot from Kashmir. Born in Mumbai to a Kashmiri family, she developed a passion for flying in the 5th grade. At the age of 16, she obtained her Student Pilot License from the Bombay Flying Club, becoming the youngest student pilot in India. She later earned her Commercial Pilot License in 2017 and is a member of the Indian Women Pilots' Association (IWPA). Aziz is known for inspiring young Kashmiri girls to pursue careers in aviation. |
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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| Mother | Kashmiri (Name not publicly disclosed) |
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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 |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/captayesh/ |
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. |