The Pilots In Question
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Captain Zaharie began flying with the company in 1981. He had an astounding 18,365 hours of flying on his record. He was extremely qualified and trusted as a pilot, instructor, and examiner. His co-pilot, First Officer Fariq Abdul Hamid, 27, was also an experienced and celebrated pilot who has been with the company since 2007. He began as a cadet and worked his way up, gaining an excellent 2,763 hours of flight. Heartbreakingly enough, this flight was going to be his key to a promotion…