In this episode, we’re talking to Alaika Sahni - a bright, bold, and thoughtful 20 year old who is training to become a future commercial pilot. Originally from Chandigarh, India, she is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in commercial aviation from the University of Memphis, Tennessee in the USA. Alaika spends most of her time attending college classes and taking flying lessons, and hopes to fly a Boeing C-17 Globemaster one day. Among other things, we talk about the differences in the aviation industry in the US and India, the challenges and joys of making new friends, the dreamy Boeing 787 Dreamliner, stepping outside your comfort zone, and finally, the desire to serve your country.
