Prem Mathur

Prem Mathur is the first Indian woman commercial pilot and started flying for Deccan Airways. She obtained her commercial pilot's licence in 1947. In 1949, she won the National Air Race.

Early life Mathur was born on 17 January 1910.

Career Mathur was rejected by eight airlines before she got a job at Deccan Airways in Hyderabad in 1947.

Mathur wanted the full command of the cockpit but was denied the same by Deccan Airways, even after fulfilment of the required flying hours by her. Soon after, she moved to Delhi where she became G.D. Birla's private jet pilot. After that she joined Indian Airlines in 1953 and worked there for the rest of her career span.

Awards In 1949, Mathur won the National Air Race.

Personal life Mathur married Hari Krishna Mathur who hails from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh and they had six children together. Mathur died at the age of 82 on 22 December 1992.