The son of the soil, who hails from the village of Sea View Farm, was welcomed by tourism and airport officials along with his parents, Nelson and Bernita Simon, family, airline colleagues, and other well-wishers who joined in celebrating his achievement.

Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez said it’s a monumental occasion when an Antiguan excels at this level, noting that aviation studies are not cheap.

Captain Simon receiving a hero’s welcome home (Photos by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism)

He also congratulated Simon’s parents and others who supported him along the journey.