Before being able to drive Mateen was flying

Mateen

Mateen Source: Mateen Safin

Mateen Safin is the youngest Kurdish-Australian pilot. He was able to pursue his dream of flying at a very young age, on his 16th birthday. Mateen got his license to fly before even being able to legally drive a car.


In this interview we ask Mateen about his experiences and the journey to make his dream a reality. We also ask Mateen's father about their support for Mateen and his advice for other parents in supporting their children's dreams.

Youngest Kurdish pilot
Mateen- Youngest Kurdish-Australian Pilot holding Kurdistan flag Source: Supplied

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Mateen flying
Mateen
Mateen holding Kurdistan Flag Source: Supplied
Mateen and his father
Mateen with his father, Safin Source: Supplied
Mateen at aviation school
Mateen at aviation school Source: Supplied


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