How Women Entering Aviation Can Solve Talent Shortage Problem

In recent years, the aviation industry has witnessed a remarkable increase in the number of women choosing to pursue careers as pilots, air traffic controllers, and maintenance technicians. According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the global participation of women in these roles has risen from 4.5% in 2016 to 4.9% in 2021

The statistics reveal interesting trends across different regions. "A number of different fields in aviation have slowly been gaining popularity among women," shares Jainita Hogervorst, Director of Aerviva Aviation Consultancy, a Dubai-based international consultancy, specialising in aviation recruitment and document management. "Within the reported time period, the percentage of women pilots worldwide has increased from 3.6% to 4.0%, with the most significant growth witnessed in the Asia Pacific and Latin America/Caribbean regions, where the aviation industry is rapidly developing, and airlines are expanding their route network and flight programs. Notably, North America leads the way with 4.6% women pilots, followed closely by Africa and Europe with 4.1% and 4.0%, respectively."