Amen Aamir | |
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آمین عامر | |
Citizenship | Pakistan |
Occupation | Pilot |
Known for | First woman pilot from Gilgit-Baltistan |
Amen Aamir ( Urdu: آمین عامر) is an aviator from Gilgit-Baltistan, who is the first woman from the region to qualify as a commercial pilot. [1] Born in Skardu, [2] she was inspired to become a pilot after a school visit to a Pakistan Air Force base. [3] She learnt to fly at the Rawalpindi Flying Club. [3] Her first solo flight took place on 19 December 2015. [4] She graduated as a commercial pilot in 2017. [3]