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Stunning female pilot becomes Instagram star with 35k followers by sharing pictures of her travels
Swedish first officer, Malin Nygren, 27, has been working as a commercial pilot for a year - after first deciding on the career aged 14
By Caroline McGuire, Digital Travel Editor
A FEMALE pilot has turned her high-flying job into social media stardom, after sharing pictures of her glamorous lifestyle on Instagram.
Swedish first officer, Malin Nygren, 27, has gained more than 35,000 followers on the site thanks to her photos of life in her Canary Islands home and adventures around the world.
Malin Nygren, 27, has gained more than 35,000 followers on Instagram thanks to her photos of life as a pilotCredit: Media Drum World
Malin decided to become a pilot more than a decade ago - at the age of 14Credit: Media Drum World
Envy-inducing pictures show Malin, who has worked as a commercial pilot for a year, flying planes, hiking up mountains and lounging in the pool.
Malin decided to become a pilot more than a decade ago, and then set about realising her dream.
She said: "I got the idea when I was fourteen-years-old, I don't have anyone that inspired me, so it was all my idea.
"Later on, I realised that being a pilot combines so many things I want in my life; the possibility to travel and see the world, the feeling of being in control of a jet aeroplane, teamwork and a never-ending learning process.
"One of the main perks of the job is the view from the cockpit - you can have a cup of coffee and look at the sunrise and sunset above the clouds, it's amazing."
She added: "The first time I flew the 737 it was fantastic, everything went so much faster than in a propeller aircraft.
"But only after a short while you get the feeling and then it's not that big a difference from flying a smaller plane."
Malin shares photos of life at home in the Canary Islands and her adventures around the worldCredit: Media Drum World
The Swede has now worked as a commercial pilot for more than a yearCredit: Media Drum World
Malin has only used Instagram for a few years now but has already gained an impressive following - thanks to her photo memories from 22 countries she has visited on the job.
She said: "I've used Instagram for a few years now, and I don't have any specific plan or idea for it. I just share a bit of my life.
"I'm happy if I can inspire new young pilots or help someone at the same time."
Being a pilot combines so many things Malin wants in life, including the chance to see the world. Here she is pictured in ItalyCredit: Media Drum World
She loves enjoying a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise from the cockpitCredit: Media Drum World
When not flying a plane or relaxing at home, Malin loves exploring the great outdoors - such as trekking in Tenerife with a palCredit: Media Drum World
Most of the time, Malin doesn't face any issues with sexism, but she does say that some passengers have made snide comments about her working in what is still a predominantly male role.
She said: "At work, I feel that I'm being treated just like my male colleagues. When I'm going through security in my uniform, they ask me if I'm a pilot and then I'll get a smile
and thumbs up or they'll say, good work.
"Passengers can be a bit more tricky, once someone questioned me saying, 'no way, you're a pilot', like it's only older men that can be pilots."
Malin, pictured in Italy, has only used Instagram for a few years now but has already gained an impressive followingCredit: Media Drum World
She shares on Instagram her photo memories from 22 countries she has visited on the job. Here she relaxes in Santa Cruz, TenerifeCredit: Media Drum World
Malin says she's looking forward to the day when nobody thinks it's strange with a young woman flying the planeCredit: Media Drum World
She continued: "I usually don't even think about it but I'm looking forward to the day when nobody thinks it's strange with a young woman flying the plane and until there are more female
pilots.
"Sometimes you just have to go for it, it's amazing to see how far you can go if you are willing to work hard and not give up."
Malin likes to inspire new young pilots with her Instagram picturesCredit: Media Drum World
Malin, seen here in Tenerife, has turned her high-flying job into social media stardomCredit: Media Drum World
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