She Soars Beyond Limits

With an unwavering passion for aviation and a dream that took flight at a young age, she continues to challenge the male-dominated narrative of the industry. Currently pursuing her Commercial Pilot’s License, Mahek is committed to building a sky where more young women feel they belong.

She is the founder and curator of Wings for Women, an aviation consultancy and empowerment initiative she began at just 14. What started as a small series of STEM workshops is now growing into a pan-African platform providing mentorship, internship opportunities, and career guidance to young women. WFW has started working closely with leading aviation companies to create hands-on exposure in maintenance, operations, ground handling, and administration-  helping women navigate their first steps into the industry with confidence and clarity.

Most recently, Mahek was invited as a panel speaker at the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) NGAP Global Summit in Durban, where she shared her insights on empowering the next generation of aviation professionals and advancing sustainability within the industry.

She has also been part of the AviaDev Africa family since 2022, in Cape Town when she joined as the youngest Ambassador at the time. Three years later, at the age of 21, Mahek returned to the 9th Edition of the AviaDev Africa Conference in Zanzibar – this time not as a participant, but as a panel moderator, continuing her mission to amplify youth and gender inclusion in the African aviation conversation.

She also hosted Beyond Horizons, a flagship networking and dialogue event under WFW, bringing together students, mentors, and industry professionals – from all industries between ages 15-30. Brought to share stories, build bridges, gain mentorship and connections, the aim was to reimagine what the future of African aviation can look like: one where women are not the exception, but the norm.