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Learning Self-Reliance While Learning to Fly

Adam in the cockpit with his father, Atif Fareed, a Southwest Airlines captain flying the 737.
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Key Takeaways:

  • Adam Fareed, inspired by his pilot father, chose the structured Professional Pilot Program at L3Harris Airline Academy immediately after high school for its clear outline and proximity.
  • The program provided rigorous flight training alongside crucial life skills such as self-accountability and strong study habits, which Fareed considered vital for personal and professional development.
  • Fareed successfully completed the 15-month program, became an instructor, and achieved his goal of joining an airline (Trans States, now Spirit Airlines) within three years, crediting the academy for its effective training and career pipelines.
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Adam Fareed knew he wanted a career in aviation as a young child. “I was inspired to seek a career in aviation by my father, Atif Fareed, who is also a pilot. He mentored me and pushed me as I began my flying journey straight out of high school.” The Fareed family traveled to visit his grandparents on summer vacations—and the benefits of being a pilot came naturally to him as a result.

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