Although the gap is still huge, every dayía son más the pilot women that commander aircraft through the skies of the world. Foto Emirates
The Díto the International of the Women of the 8 March invites us to reflect on the fight for gender equalityéblack in all áscopes, including the aviation sectorón, where womenún are a minoría.
A while ago I foundé a post where they talked about the number of women piloting in the world and the países with greater reach of them in command, the Núgroupers are amazing, but for the worse.
¿Cuáhow many women pilots there are in the world?
It is estimated that only around 5% of pilots worldwide are women. In the United States, The figure amounts to a 5.5%, while in Latinéwelcome to participateón feminine varía between paíwith just an average of 3.5% in the regionón, as in México, where they represent less than 5% of active pilots and 0.6% of them reach positions such as chief pilots.
Al 2023, World of Statistics reveló to India like the país with the highest number of women flying in the world, followed by Ireland:
- India: 12.4%
- Ireland: 9.9%
- Sudáfear: 9.8%
- Australia: 7.5%
- Canadaá: 7.0%
- Germany: 6.9%
- USA: 5.5%
- United Kingdom: 4.7%
- New Zealand: 4.5%
- Qatar: 2.4%
- Japón: 1.3%
- Singapore:10%
Advances and challengesíos
Although the number of female pilots remains low, has experienced growth in úlast toños. Various organizations and companies implement programs to encourage their participation.ón in aviationón, such as scholarships and training programsón. Nevertheless, the stereotypes of género and the lack of female references (although there are several) aún persist as obstaclesáasses so that the girlsñmen and women consider aviationón as a viable career path.
SpaghettiéWe must be clear that it is a highly expensive career and family support is key for girls toñso they can fulfill their dreamñto be a Pilot.
A future with meás women in heaven
It is necessary to eliminate access barriers and promote participation.ón of women in aviationón. The female presence in leadership roles within the industry is essential to inspire new generations. On includedón enriches the sector, providing new ideas and solutions from a diverse perspective.
In east Día Women's International, Let us celebrate the achievements of women pilots and from this space we reaffirm the commitment to an aviation industry.ón más diverse and egalitarian.
