Only 8 Per Cent of Licensed Pilots in Australia Are Women
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New statistics from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) show that women make up just 8 per cent of licensed pilots in Australia. The figures show that the aviation industry still has a very small number of women in the cockpit.
The gap is important because the aviation sector in Australia needs more pilots. Airlines, regional flight services and other operators have often said that they need to recruit new people to meet demand. Many experts believe that attracting more women to flying could help solve this problem and create more career choices for women.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is the government body that regulates civil aviation in Australia. It issues pilot licences and sets safety rules for the industry. The statistics come from its latest figures on licensed pilots, which give a clear picture of who works in the profession today.
The low number of women pilots is not a new issue. For many years, flying has been seen by many as a male career, and this has made it harder for women to enter the field. Some training organisations and airlines have started programs to encourage more women to take up flying, but the latest figures suggest that progress is still slow.
Sources: ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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