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Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by ChangeIsCostant: 7:36pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Recently, Nigerian airline, Air Peace raised one of its pilots, Sinmisola Ajibola, to the rank of flight Captain. The promotion made her the airline’s first female captain as she's is from a family of pilots - father and four brothers, three of whom are with Air Peace. The female pilot shared her story with Air Peace crew after the historic decoration. CC: How do you feel becoming a captain? CS: I’m very excited for this day, it’s a day every pilot looks forward to. I’m really excited and elated to experience this day. CC: I can say you are from the home of pilots – your father, four brothers and now, you. What really is the interest here? CS: (Hesitates) I remember growing up, I used to wear my dad’s hats and jackets, which used to be oversize for me, and say, “Oh I want to fly, oh I want to fly.” Then he just used to laugh and say: “Oh when you finish school (university) and you get your degree, then tell me again if this is still what you want.” Then, along the line, I would tag along on flights with him. Then my other brothers started the same thing: “We want to fly, we want to fly.” So, my dad made a joke that if he were into some other business, was that how we would all want to tag and follow him? But, all in all, I think basically, he contributed hugely to us being here today. We watched him, we admired him, he was a very good example for us. It was not hard, we did not have to think about it to want to follow his footsteps. It was not a hard decision. We are happy we did, we are glad. CC: A lot of people are scared of flying, let alone talking of being in charge of the cockpit? So, what scares you about the job? CS: Scares (pauses)… I think the more you fly, even if you have thousands of hours, there are times you will have fears in the cockpit, maybe weather or something, but that is where the training comes in. We go through rigorous training from time to time and all that, and that makes you more comfortable to handle any situation. And going forward, it is still mostly the same thing I have been doing, you know, only that it is more responsibility – I am looking after everybody at once. But I do not really think I have or I should have any particular fears about flying. CC: Men especially are not comfortable having women in the cockpit. Is that justified? CS: (Chuckles) It’s funny, because there are times we are boarding and the men will see me in the cockpit and they will behave like: “Is it a female flying us? Are we safe? Are we safe? And we laugh about it, because it is 2018 and we expect people to be conversant with having females in their cockpits. But I guess we will give them a little more time to understand that what the men can do, we equally can do. CC: Let’s go controversial here now. Between men and women (pilots and captains), who do the job better? CS: I would not want to go controversial to that extent. I think we (men and women pilots) equally do you job. There was a time years ago when they said women were more patient; they think better in handling things. But in this profession, I think the training and a lot of factors come into play. It is not all about gender most times. CC: What should we expect now that you have been elevated? CS: At the end of the day, it’s wisdom and hopefully, I get better really. I strive to be a better person. So it’s just to understand the profession and my career, and just work with what I have. I am glad to have supportive colleagues, a supportive chairman and our captains, training captains, so it does not seem like it will be a difficult road to walk. Inasmuch as there will be challenges, definitely we will overcome those challenges. Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/07/how-men-feel-when-they-see-me-in-the-cockpit-female-pilot-reveals-photos.html 13 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by somito121(m): 7:42pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Nice 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by Nobody: 7:45pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
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Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by Yian1(m): 7:50pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Congrats, Captain!! I also want to be a Captain one day, But I mean The Captain of the great Real Madrid FC. Anyone that quotes me and says nonsense, tanker fall on him/her...na my wish, you too wish your own 59 Likes |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by Olalan(m): 7:52pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Really happy when I see women do well in their career. My wife just has to be a career person. 27 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by decatalyst(m): 8:33pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Olalan: It always sound amazing and beautiful. But hope you are ready to sacrifice? 29 Likes |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by Olalan(m): 8:36pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Am ready to offer all the support she'll be needing. Really cool when you have a successful wife. decatalyst: 21 Likes |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by Evablizin(f): 9:04pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Yian1:In your dreams... Wake up bro,you're dreaming too much,as for the tanker,e no fit fall on me. God dey. 35 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by dainformant(m): 9:43pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
nice one |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by akeentech(m): 9:47pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
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Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by JON01: 9:48pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
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Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by fotadmowmend(m): 9:49pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Nice development |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by oshe11: 9:49pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
I just hope she isnt a SNAPCHAT freak like my friend |
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Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by MANNABBQGRILLS: 9:49pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
................the men will see me in the cockpit and they will behave like: “Is it a female flying us? Are we safe? Are we safe? And we laugh about it, Lol , It's normal nah......We are just getting used to it now. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by israelmao(m): 9:49pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Female education is good,it makes real economic sense to educate girl child. 3 Likes |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by anibi9674: 9:50pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
ok |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by Nobody: 9:50pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Why do those air hostesses have big hips and ass. D ones i saw ydae on airpeace ehn. If only i had vaseline on board 4 Likes |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by davodyguy: 9:50pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Yian1:Tankers don't just fall Something must trigger the fall 2 Likes |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by puccyforker: 9:52pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
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Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by Nedfed(m): 9:53pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
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Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by footballflaver: 9:53pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Goodluck m'am |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by Paperwhite(m): 9:54pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Congrats girl!!! Hoping to meet you on board one day. |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by galadima77(m): 9:56pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Yian1: hahahahahahahaha i pray tanker doesn't fall on me abeg.... lmao |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by obembet(f): 9:56pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Yian1: Wike will soon commission real Madrid academy, come and obtain the form...oloshi Tanker no dey pass my area 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by TrumpDonald2: 9:56pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
I'm impressed |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by Philinho(m): 9:57pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
yeyerolling:You would have crashed the plane 2 Likes |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by jeeqaa7(m): 9:58pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Cockpit it's called not vj pit |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by lormama: 9:59pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
Wow 1 Like |
Re: Sinmisola Ajibola: How Men Feel When They See Female Pilot In The Cockpit by Nobody: 9:59pm On Jul 04, 2018 |
yeyerolling:Yimu |
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