Maria, an Aeroflot Captain, started flying when she was 31. However, she realised she had a yearning for the sky and earned her pilot license, and soon knew it wasn't enough. Maria loves her job, but she says it requires dedication and stamina, and the profession will only surrender to you if you go all in. It's about responsibility and very busy, challenging and unpredictable schedules. To rise to such heights, one has to be ready to sacrifice or put on hold personal life, leisure and hopes for me-time. The position of Captain used to be forbidden to women as it was seen as too dangerous. But once it opened up, more and more women decided in favour of this profession and are doing an outstanding job. What's the learning process like? How do girls handle accidents? What does the life of a female aerobatics pro look like?
