FAA Launches Women In Aviation Advisory Board - AVweb

News Discussion
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The FAA has established a Women in Aviation Advisory Board, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced on Wednesday. According to the FAA, the purpose of the new board is to “provide independent advice and recommendations to the FAA in supporting women’s involvement in the aviation field.” It will focus on “analyzing industry trends; coordinating efforts among airlines, nonprofit organizations, and aviation and engineering associations to facilitate support for women pursuing aviation careers; expanding scholarship opportunities; and enhancing training, mentorship, education and outreach programs for women interested in aviation careers.”  

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/flight-safety/faa-regs/faa-launches-women-in-aviation-advisory-board
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Are we also going to establish a Men In Aviation Advisory Board. After all let’s be equal.

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“We must find ways to inspire women and young people to enter the aviation profession,”

Why?
Is there a labor shortage?
If smart men are not choosing aviation then the aim here is to dupe women and the uneducated young?
Specifically, why target women & kids to do the work?

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Promoting interest in aviation careers with an emphasis on female new starts is a good thing. Not a threatening thing. Why the fear?

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It’s funny how sane, rational and reasoned questions are now being called phobic.
The aim of this is political.
People are individuals; and this political prejudice based on gender.
Promote aviation careers for ALL individuals. That’s reasonable and unprejudiced.