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After Quitting Her Boring Job To Become A Pilot, This Woman Is Taking Over Instagram With Her Selfies
You know when people say that it’s never too late to achieve your dreams? Well, while some might think it’s some faux-inspirational nonsense told by people who are comfortable with their lives, others try to apply it to themselves. 33-year-old Sara Johansson is one of the latter and her Instagram with 22,6k followers is a living testament to that saying actually working.
Johansson used to work as a hairdresser before she found her true calling in the cockpit of a Boeing. Even though she used to be terrified of flying when she was younger, Sara now admits that there is no better feeling than flying a 60-ton plane.
However, pilot training and challenging flights weren’t the only obstacles in her way. Johansson also opened up about the difficulties she faced because of her gender, saying that she was tested extra hard because she was a woman. Nonetheless, overcoming all of it was very satisfying. Now Sara posts photos on her Instagram page, sharing her adventures with the rest of the world.
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Meet Sara Johansson, a 33-year-old pilot from Sweden
Her Instagram page has attracted quite a following, with 22.6k audience
Her pictures show Sara’s fascinating daily life, from shots in a cockpit to beautiful sceneries
Before finishing the hard pilot training, Johansson was a hairdresser
However, she soon realized that her dream was to fly and so, she pursued the career of a pilot
Which is quite ironic, since Sara admits that she used to be terrified of flying as a child
While studying and training to become a pilot were challenging…
Sara also admits that she was tested extra hard for being a female pursuing a male-dominated career
Fortunately, it made overcoming those obstacles much more rewarding
Johansson thinks that posting her photos on Instagram is a great way to share her message
She wants to show that she is enjoying life and the rewards…
That her hard work and confidence to pursue her dream gave
“Don’t be afraid to be who you are” Sara says
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Joni Maria 6 years ago
What the hell does her looks have to do with this? As if she were less attractive it would be less of an achievement. How flipping degrading and insulting to all women. Sarah kudos to you. For being a pilot and conquering your fears. And I don't give a s**t about your looks because they are bloody irrelevant. Sincerely, a 33 year old that's also overcome her own fears.
Pam Falcioni 6 years ago
Yep, sorry but all these photos make it about what she looks like rather than who she is and what she's accomplished.
Logical Hue 6 years ago
"Johansson also opened up about the difficulties she faced because of her gender" says the article that starts "this stunning woman".
Chris Jones 6 years ago
Yet she didn't open up as there were no examples. Really shoddy interview and write up. BP should do better than this.
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Christopher Gerlach 6 years ago
The moment you start putting pictures in bikini it automatically becomes less serious.
Amy Wong 6 years ago
Stunning? More like boring cookie-cutter bleached blonde. Any pilot deserves my respect... but how can she be dumb enough to adjust to today's beauty standards but then smart enough to become a pilot?
rose 6 years ago
Can someone explain how did she do it? Don't want to be offensive, but in my country, hairdressers go to high school for only 3 years. And if you want to be a pilot you have to have straight As in highschool and a bunch of additional points, and I'm pretty sure you can't go to highschool twice here.
Lizard Queen 6 years ago
Same accomplishment as Bruce Dickinson, who is also the lead singer and songwriter for Iron Maiden. He also writes novels.
Amy Wong 6 years ago
Haha I thought the same thing. Some selfish airhead who thinks she's doing women a favour with her pictures. Guess she's not so smart after all.
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Chris Jones 6 years ago
Very true. Personally i find her face too long. It is also irrelevant.
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Cat person 6 years ago
"Johansson thinks that posting her photos on Instagram is a great way to share her message" *shows totally unrelated pic of her in a skimpy bikini*
r3dd3v1lL 6 years ago
"Sara also admits that she was tested extra hard for being a female pursuing a male-dominated career" Can we have one post without some BS political agenda? How was she tested extra hard? Did they give the men a 20 question test and the women 30? Did the men fly on a modern plane during a sunny day, while she had to fly an old plane at night in a snowstorm?
Tess Karlsson 6 years ago
1) As said, some real sexist s**t here 2) Wait I think she was my pilot last time I flew?? Another proof that Sweden is a small country, folks
Robert Brown 6 years ago
While the title of the article and the article can be debated heavily... I would like to congratulate Sara in the article for successfully taking instagram photos without making a "stupid model wanna be duckface". Seriously wow, just look at the camera, smile, move on with life. #finally #kudos
reem ahmed 6 years ago
Yes women can, I like your post that tell us that women can challenge and beat all challenges, fear and obstacles to proof that yes women exist and can be
r3dd3v1lL 6 years ago
Yes, because only women feel fear and are faced with challenges. Men are unfeeling machines, which are never faced with challenges.
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Lili Lili 6 years ago
Why is she holding a wrench, while the hubcaps are on? Looks like a bad stock photo.
Not Quite Infinity 6 years ago
Maybe cause she just finished putting them on? Ever thought of that?
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mulk 6 years ago
Too many people feel offended by anythging... She's god damn beautiful, so what? Everything is a matter of feminism, really? Hey, pay a look on this: https://www.boredpanda.com/hot-calendar-shoot-firefighters-australia/ And read the women's comments
Amy Wong 6 years ago
Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Women are just fed up with being judged by looks, and airheads (pun intended) like this pilot aren't helping this debate (The fact she thinks she does shoes how brain dead she is). Of course you may find her beautiful, just cut us normal a hoevin
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Not Quite Infinity 6 years ago
Sheesh who spit in your Cherrios? Keep your opinions to yourself, especially if they're as rude and vile as yours.
Load More Replies... Joni Maria 6 years ago
What the hell does her looks have to do with this? As if she were less attractive it would be less of an achievement. How flipping degrading and insulting to all women. Sarah kudos to you. For being a pilot and conquering your fears. And I don't give a s**t about your looks because they are bloody irrelevant. Sincerely, a 33 year old that's also overcome her own fears.
Pam Falcioni 6 years ago
Yep, sorry but all these photos make it about what she looks like rather than who she is and what she's accomplished.
Logical Hue 6 years ago
"Johansson also opened up about the difficulties she faced because of her gender" says the article that starts "this stunning woman".
Chris Jones 6 years ago
Yet she didn't open up as there were no examples. Really shoddy interview and write up. BP should do better than this.
Load More Replies... Christopher Gerlach 6 years ago
The moment you start putting pictures in bikini it automatically becomes less serious.
Amy Wong 6 years ago
Stunning? More like boring cookie-cutter bleached blonde. Any pilot deserves my respect... but how can she be dumb enough to adjust to today's beauty standards but then smart enough to become a pilot?
rose 6 years ago
Can someone explain how did she do it? Don't want to be offensive, but in my country, hairdressers go to high school for only 3 years. And if you want to be a pilot you have to have straight As in highschool and a bunch of additional points, and I'm pretty sure you can't go to highschool twice here.
Lizard Queen 6 years ago
Same accomplishment as Bruce Dickinson, who is also the lead singer and songwriter for Iron Maiden. He also writes novels.
Amy Wong 6 years ago
Haha I thought the same thing. Some selfish airhead who thinks she's doing women a favour with her pictures. Guess she's not so smart after all.
Load More Replies... Chris Jones 6 years ago
Very true. Personally i find her face too long. It is also irrelevant.
Load More Replies... Nepal Holiday Treks And Tours 6 years ago
if you have a dream to visit Everest Base Camp the highest peak in the world. we fulfil your dream at low cost. we declared the fixed departure date for 2018. please feel free to contact us for more information about the trip. we are always happy to assistant design your holidays' package in Nepal. see more at http://www.nepalholidaytreksandtours.com
Cat person 6 years ago
"Johansson thinks that posting her photos on Instagram is a great way to share her message" *shows totally unrelated pic of her in a skimpy bikini*
r3dd3v1lL 6 years ago
"Sara also admits that she was tested extra hard for being a female pursuing a male-dominated career" Can we have one post without some BS political agenda? How was she tested extra hard? Did they give the men a 20 question test and the women 30? Did the men fly on a modern plane during a sunny day, while she had to fly an old plane at night in a snowstorm?
Tess Karlsson 6 years ago
1) As said, some real sexist s**t here 2) Wait I think she was my pilot last time I flew?? Another proof that Sweden is a small country, folks
Robert Brown 6 years ago
While the title of the article and the article can be debated heavily... I would like to congratulate Sara in the article for successfully taking instagram photos without making a "stupid model wanna be duckface". Seriously wow, just look at the camera, smile, move on with life. #finally #kudos
reem ahmed 6 years ago
Yes women can, I like your post that tell us that women can challenge and beat all challenges, fear and obstacles to proof that yes women exist and can be
r3dd3v1lL 6 years ago
Yes, because only women feel fear and are faced with challenges. Men are unfeeling machines, which are never faced with challenges.
Load More Replies... Lili Lili 6 years ago
Why is she holding a wrench, while the hubcaps are on? Looks like a bad stock photo.
Not Quite Infinity 6 years ago
Maybe cause she just finished putting them on? Ever thought of that?
Load More Replies... mulk 6 years ago
Too many people feel offended by anythging... She's god damn beautiful, so what? Everything is a matter of feminism, really? Hey, pay a look on this: https://www.boredpanda.com/hot-calendar-shoot-firefighters-australia/ And read the women's comments
Amy Wong 6 years ago
Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Women are just fed up with being judged by looks, and airheads (pun intended) like this pilot aren't helping this debate (The fact she thinks she does shoes how brain dead she is). Of course you may find her beautiful, just cut us normal a hoevin
Load More Replies... Not Quite Infinity 6 years ago
Sheesh who spit in your Cherrios? Keep your opinions to yourself, especially if they're as rude and vile as yours.
Load More Replies... 
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