A 23-year-old man becomes the world’s youngest African American Boeing pilot.
Malik Sinegal, a 23-year-old Mississippian, made history by becoming the world’s youngest certified African-American pilot of the Boeing 777.
A year prior to his accomplishment, Malik graduated with a degree in aviation operations from Delta State University in the United States. He claimed that until a Boeing representative contacted to thank him last month, he was unaware of what he had accomplished.
Developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the Boeing 777, also known as the Triple Seven, is an American long-haul wide-body airliner. It is the most constructed wide-body airplane and the biggest twinjet in the world.
One of the aircraft that people often don’t touch until they are in their forties or fifties or have worked for the airline for a very long time is the Triple 7. He added, “And I came down with the opportunity where I was able to get into the airplane with a scholarship opportunity.”
Malik claimed that ever since he had the opportunity to ride aboard a Boeing 777 in Alaska as a child in 2004, he has had his eye on the aircraft.
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“I’ve always wanted to fly this airplane, so that’s the main reason. My favorite destination in the world, Anchorage, Alaska, is where I was able to get in it for the first time in 2004,” he remarked.
Malik received a scholarship from his school in 2018, which allowed him to take his maiden flight in the cockpit of his ideal airliner. He was chosen to be an ambassador for Republic Airlines, which involved hiring pilots, while he was a junior at Delta State University majoring in commercial aviation.
Malik took Republic Airlines around the world for 16 days, stopping in Egypt, Dubai, Australia, and Japan. His global tour was dedicated to his late grandmother, who had always wished to travel the world.
I’ve been fortunate enough to witness the incredible opportunities this world has in store for us. He said, “Your actions today will put you on the correct course for the rest of your life.”
He formerly worked for Trans States Airlines as a first officer, according to his LinkedIn profile. Malik has been involved in mentorship programs for budding Black pilots and formed the Organization of Professional Minority Pilots.
Malik has put his words into practice by using his new certification to give flight lessons at New Height’s Aviation in Batesville, Mississippi, in the hopes that his narrative would also inspire change. He is currently employed in Mississippi as a flight instructor.
