Aya Gertrude Konan rises from air hostess to first officer at Air Côte d’Ivoire
via Tuko3 hours ago3 min read
Aya Gertrude Konan, who began her aviation career as an air hostess in April 2013, has made history by becoming the first female commercial pilot trained by the Ivorian State. After joining Air Côte d’Ivoire in 2013, she applied for a competitive recruitment and training program launched by the national airline in late 2014. Out of approximately 1,500 applicants, Gertrude was among the 15 selected candidates, and notably, the only woman. Following two years and four months of training from October 2015 to February 2017, she achieved her pilot certification. She is currently a Senior First Officer at Air Côte d’Ivoire, flying the Airbus A320. Her journey from flight attendant to commercial pilot has garnered widespread praise online, with many netizens commending her resilience and determination.
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