Soaring Free

Shahd Majeed is a female Iraqi pilot who takes readers through her journey as a child growing up in Iraq amidst war and economic sanctions. After battling stringent traditions and religious barriers and completing college in her home country, she immigrated to the United States and went on to receive her master's degree in business administration and finally earn her wings as a pilot. Shahd is passionate about helping others. Beyond her decade-long career in human resources and recruiting, Shahd's most fervent desire is to serve people through her airplane wings one day. Currently residing in Northeastern Pennsylvania with her blue-eyed, freckle-faced Siberian Husky, Shahd is thrilled to share her story thus far and advance her aviation dreams in the years to come.