Before being able to drive Mateen was flying

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.

Mateen Source: Mateen Safin

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.

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

Mateen flying

Mateen holding Kurdistan Flag Source: Supplied

Mateen with his father, Safin Source: Supplied

Mateen at aviation school Source: Supplied