Mumbai Teen Becomes Fastest Indian Female to Complete US Commercial Pilot Training

Mumbai: Anshika Aashish Mangal, a 19-year-old girl from Mumbai, has made history in the aviation sector by achieving an extraordinary feat. She has become the fastest Indian female to successfully complete her commercial pilot training in the United States, accomplishing this remarkable milestone in a record-breaking time of just 5 months and 10 days.

Anshika’s journey towards her aviation dreams began after completing her 12th grade in March 2022. Demonstrating exceptional dedication and passion for her chosen career, she cleared her commercial pilot training theory papers and the WPC Radio Telephone Examination RTR(A) between June and September of the same year. These accomplishments set the stage for her ambitious pursuit of a commercial pilot license.

In November 2022, Anshika secured her US visa, opening doors to an incredible opportunity. By the end of December 2022, she embarked on her flight training in the United States. While the standard duration for flight training in India usually spans from 1 to 1.5 years, the favorable weather conditions in the US enabled Anshika to complete her training in an impressively short timeframe.

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), approximately 747 commercial pilot licenses were granted to women in India between April 1, 2015, and June 30, 2022. India currently boasts the highest number of female pilots globally, with a total of 20,993 commercial pilot license holders in the country as of March 31, 2023.

Sharing her plans for the future, Anshika Mangal expressed, “I intend to undergo multi-engine training and complete the license conversion process in India. I aspire to obtain a type rating and am determined to work exclusively for Indian airlines.” Her determination and drive to excel in her career are evident as she aims to make significant contributions to the Indian aviation industry.

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