A born aviator, marathon runner, NSRI volunteer and published writer, Heather tells us all about her life in aviation and what the future holds. As a child, Heather remembers the sights and sounds of aircraft passing overhead on their way to and from the formerly-known Jan Smuts International Airport. Her father is a professional pilot [...]

As a First Officer with Mango Airlines, a trained chemical engineer, and lover of the outdoors, Robyn van der Merwe continues to lead a rich and varied path through aviation. Robyn van der Merwe - First Officer with Mango Airlines In second grade, Robyn took a family trip to Europe that would prove [...]

Former ATC Rob Russell gives us insight into his route into aviation and offers advice for a long career in the industry As an air traffic controller (ATC), Rob Russell has performed one of the most demanding tasks in aviation for the best part of 37 years. Constantly seeking to learn, grow, and improve, he [...]

An airline pilot, mother of two boys and small business owner, Carey Bouwer talks to us about her entry into aviation and how she has turned COVID-19 into an opportunity From a young age, Carey knew she wanted to be a pilot. Today, she is a First Officer with South African Airways flying passengers on [...]

As a pilot for South African Airways and a lifelong aviator, Samantha Gie takes us through her entry into the industry, offers up some advice to aspiring pilots, and gives insight into life in the skies Aviation is a passion that many identify early in life. For Sam, this moment came at the age of [...]