A young pilot at PassionAir, Ewurabena Ama Amoah, has shared her inspiring aviation journey, describing how early childhood experiences and her family’s guidance ignited a lifelong passion for flying.

Speaking on The Flight Deck on JoyNews, Ms Amoah said her path into aviation was shaped largely by her father, a seasoned pilot who has served as a captain for many years.

“I would like to say that I had a headstart in aviation because my father is a pilot, in fact, a captain. He’s been a captain for so many years,” she said.

She explained that her fascination with aviation took root in her early years, as her father regularly took her to the airport to immerse her in the world of flying.

“When I was a child, he used to take me to the airport, go and meet his friends, watch airplanes take off and land. So it started growing that passion inside me,” she stated.

Ms Amoah also recalled growing up near an aircraft approach path, an experience that created lasting excitement for her and her siblings.

“Usually, on the approach path, where they turn on the landing lights, is around where we used to live,” she said.

According to her, her father cleverly turned those moments into cherished childhood memories by asking the children to step outside at a specific time.

“So he used to lie to us when we were kids that we should come outside at a certain time and come and look at him. If he sees us, he will turn on the light,” she explained.

She said the sight of the landing lights filled the family with joy.

“When he turned on the light, we were just happy. My siblings and I were just all happy that he’s seeing us,” Ms Amoah added.

She noted that her father would later strengthen the excitement by recalling details of what they wore that day.

“When he comes home, he will ask our mother or anyone who was taking care of us at the time what colour of dress you were wearing, so he could just tell us that, ‘I saw you; you were wearing this orange dress,’” she said.

Ms Amoah revealed that her father’s belief in her future began long before she could speak properly.

“He used to introduce me to everybody as his daughter who is going to be a pilot or his daughter who is a pilot before I even knew how to speak,” she stated.

Reflecting on her upbringing, the PassionAir pilot said those formative experiences quietly shaped her destiny.

“So I would like to say I was brainwashed into becoming a pilot,” she added.

Her story underscores the powerful impact of early exposure, encouragement, and positive role models in shaping career aspirations, especially for young women pursuing careers in aviation.