Building Equity for Aerospace Training: Inspirational Stories and Strategies to Engage Girls

Aerospace companies have struggled to meet existing needs for skilled technical workers and this gap between industry needs and qualified candidates is expected to grow. The number of technicians needed to do aircraft inspections, preventive and routine maintenance, and repairs greatly exceeds the number of students who choose an education in avionics. Young women in high school continue to be less likely than young men to choose to enter or to stay in career and technical education classes tied to these careers. Across all aspects of aviation, women currently make up only a fraction of the workforce – between 2% in mechanic roles and just over 16% in air traffic control.  

Join this webinar to hear powerful stories from women in aviation sharing their journeys. Strategies and resources to encourage girls to consider aerospace careers will also be presented.