The Pilots In Question
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…