Harare – Fastjet pilot, Captain Charles Chikosi made his last flight on the controls when he landed at Robert Mugabe International to end a flying career that spanned 43 years to the applause from colleagues and aviation workers on the runway.
Captain Chikosi was saluted by aviation workers who lined up applauding his long service go the aviation industry.
Pilots, Aircraft Engineers, Flight Attendants and aviation workers described Captain Chikosi as a “true legend” of the aviation industry.
”Today marked the emotional end of an era as Fastjet’s beloved Captain Charles Chikosi completed his final touchdown as Pilot in Command, landing flight FN8008 from Victoria Falls at R.G. Mugabe Int. Airport at 13:15 to a breathtaking water cannon salute and a proud guard of honour formed by fellow pilots, cabin crew and the entire Fastjet family,” Airports Companies of Zimbabwe said.
”Captain Chikosi’s extraordinary journey began in 1983 as a Boeing 707 Flight Engineer, before he answered the call to command the flight deck at the age of 31, going on to accumulate an incredible 16,500 flight hours across global skies and culminating in a monumental 20,500 total flying hours over 43 total years in aviation.”
”Airports Company of Zimbabwe Private Limited joins the entire nation in celebrating his remarkable dedication, unwavering professionalism and towering legacy in our skies, wishing him blue skies and smooth sailing in his well-deserved retirement!”the company said.
