Arpinder Kaur, American Airlines Pilot
Author: ssingh15 Aug
Speaking of the Sikh Research Institute, they recently reported on Arpinder Kaur, a pilot for American Airlines. The SikhRI Press Release is titled “First Turbaned Sikh Pilot In America.” Congrats Arpinder Kaur! You’re well on your way to being the first Captain!
The Sikh Research Institute is proud to share the news that Kaur is now the first turbaned Sikh pilot to fly for a commercial airline in the United States. “Two of the reasons I did this were: first, my love of flying and, second, to set a precedent for the community so they know you can be in your Sikh appearance and do anything out there; so that my younger brothers and sisters [the rising generation] will pursue their passions while practicing their Sikh faith,” Kaur said.
I remember meeting Arpinder Kaur a few years ago at a retreat in Portland, where she shared her vision of being a Sikh pilot. True to her word, she’s achieved it! Here’s a YouTube video by friend of sikhswim Raj Singh:
And here’s the full press release.
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Correction:
It should be clarified that Arpinder Kaur was NOT hired by “American Airlines Corp” and is not an “American Airlines pilot”.
AMR Corp itself is not an airline but a holding company. Both American & Eagle are (currently*) wholly owned subsidiaries of AMR Corp and are distinct airlines from each other. They have completely separate pilot groups, separate seniority lists, separate pilot unions and are in no way the same airline and should not be mistaken as such.
*As of Sept 2011, AMR is divesting itself of American Eagle Airlines and they will soon cease to be part of AMR.
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