Aviation

According to the federal bureau of labor statistics, more than 90% of all aircraft pilots are white males. When looking specifically at commercial airline pilots, estimates indicate that fewer than 7% of them are women with only about 1% are women of color. This lack of diversity is part of a significant challenge for the aviation industry, and it’s one that United Airlines is taking on through a new flight school and an ambitious goal for the next decade. 

Congratulations, you've finally earned your professional pilot license! The years of training, exams, and countless hours in the air have culminated in this moment, and the sky (literally) is the limit. But before you envision yourself jetting off to exotic destinations, let's talk reality. Your first year as a pilot will be an exciting, challenging, and eye-opening experience, filled with both exhilarating moments and unexpected hurdles.

Environmentalists have encouraged innovation for improved sustainability in aviation. The Sustainable Flight Challenge gives industry leaders an opportunity to collaborate and compete to generate solutions for greener air travel.

Air Force and commercial pilots are learning how VR and AI can help train pilots. Interactive virtual reality flight training programs like Project Fusion and Capitol Tech’s upcoming simulator help meet the field’s growing demands.

Women make up 24% of the aerospace and defense industry. Though in the minority, they have made great strides in recent years with their contributions to the space industry.