Christine Matthews’ Post

This International Women's Day, we soar high as we celebrate the indomitable spirit and remarkable achievements of women in aviation. From Katharine Wright's behind-the-scenes ingenuity to Harriet Quimby's pioneering flight paths, women have been instrumental in shaping the skies. Yet, despite their monumental contributions, women remain underrepresented in key aviation roles. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor these trailblazers while recognizing the vast expanses waiting to be explored by future female pilots, mechanics, and aerospace engineers. With increasing opportunities and support, there's never been a better time for women to join and redefine the aviation industry. Let's inspire a new generation to take flight and continue breaking barriers, ensuring a diverse, balanced, and thriving future in aviation. Join us in commemorating the legacy and future of #WomenInAviation. https://buff.ly/3T6Vpww Share your stories, celebrate progress, and let's propel towards an inclusive and innovative future.

Aviation museums, associations, and industry stakeholders routinely distort or rewrite women history. Are they credible in their claim to "support women" when they deliberately ignore the March 8 anniversary of the world's first female pilot license? What do you think? #WomenHistory #aviation #pilot #WOAW24

The Mexican aviation industry has a significant gender diversity issue, with women comprising only a small percentage of pilots and aviation workforce. According to the National Occupation and Employment Survey, in 2023, women pilots in Mexico constituted just 1.67% of all pilots. The lack of female representation extends to flight instructor positions as well. This underrepresentation of women in the industry is part of a larger systemic problem, with fewer than 10% of aerospace-related STEM and engineering careers being held by women. Overall, women are underrepresented in various positions within the aviation industry, with flight attendants and travel agents being the only areas dominated by women. #aicraft #boeing#airbus #aviation #aviationnews #mexiconews#diversity#womenpilots#latestnewstoday

Join us at the Aerospace Xelerated Innovation Zone this Wednesday at 2pm at Farnborough International 2024 where I will be taking part in a panel on advancing diversity and inclusion in aerospace. I believe our differences are our strengths and I look forward to discussing this important topic with such an esteemed panel! Bring it on! 💪 #aerospace #diversity #inclusion #womentinaerospace #diversityinaerospace #inclusioninaerospace #whorunstheworld?

📢 Calling all Men in aviation! Have you ever seen discriminatory or non-inclusive behaviour and not known how to respond? Have you seen biases and assumptions in the workplace that prevent women having opportunities to develop in their career? Are you curious to understand more about the challenges women face in the industry and how you can do to make positive change in your workplace and the broader aviation industry? If you answered yes, to at least one of these questions - look no further than our Aviation Champions of Change Forum, where you will spend the day learning tangible and actionable takeaways that you can use to make a difference! The Champions of Change Forum is a  free in person event with a target audience of men in the aviation or aerospace Industry (this is a gender inclusive event however). Keep a look out on our website and social media pages on August 19th, when tickets go live to secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/gdEJz_JW Tickets are limited and we expect to sell out! #aviation #WAIAustralia #ChampionsofChange #breakingbarriers #makingchange #DEI #leadership #aviationaustralia

🌟 Celebrating International Women’s Day in Aviation! 🛫 My daughter has begun asking hundreds of questions every day, 🫡🫡🫡 many of them about my job, what I do, how I assist pilots, and whether she can also become a pilot or a “psychologist for pilots” one day. 👩🏼✈️👩🏼🏫✈️ I always respond with an enthusiastic “absolutely!” However, I recognise that for many women, it is not so obvious to consider working in this field. 🤷🏼♀️ This realization fills me with immense pride as a #womaninaviation industry. On this International Women’s Day, I want to highlight the incredible contributions of women who propel the advancement of aviation daily.🏆 Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the remarkable achievements of women in aviation. From #pilots shattering barriers in the cockpit to #engineers crafting innovative aircraft, women have been at the forefront of driving progress and innovation in the industry. As a woman in aviation myself, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges and opportunities that accompany being a minority in a male-dominated field. Yet, I’ve also witnessed the unwavering support and camaraderie among female colleagues, who inspire and empower each other to soar to new heights. Today, let’s applaud the accomplishments of women in aviation and persist in advocating for #genderequality in the industry (that means that if you have right competencies and traits -suitable for the role -you can start doing it, regardless the gender!). Together, we can cultivate a more inclusive and diverse aviation sector for future generations of women to thrive in—one that I hope my daughter will be proud of. Happy International Women’s Day!🌷🌷 #WomenInAviation #IWD2024 #GenderEquality #AviationDiversity

As a female aviation manager recently let go from an 8-year role, I'm often asked two questions about my future plans. The first question is always whether I plan to stay in aviation. The answer is YES! Aviation has always fascinated me, and I'm dedicated to honing my skills in this field. The second question, however, is whether I plan to become a flight attendant. The answer is a resounding NO. As a female professional in this industry, I believe that there are so many other opportunities available to me, and I encourage both men and women to pursue a career in aviation in any field they’re passionate about. My husband has been a flight attendant for 18 years and I’d love to see more male FAs. Let's break down gender stereotypes and pave the way for all professionals in this field. I understand that these questions are not meant to offend, and I'm happy to answer them honestly. If you're considering a career in aviation, I urge you to pursue it – regardless of your gender. Trust me, it's an industry you won't regret joining.

The sky’s the limit for women in aerospace. We’re empowering them to soar through the glass ceiling by signing the “Féminisons les métiers de l'aéronautique et du spatial” (Let’s feminize the aeronautics and space professions) charter. Aligning with our commitment to increase diversity, equity and inclusion across the board, it calls for greater representation of women in aerospace roles traditionally filled by men. In France, around 40% of the production management team at our Pamiers Aerospace Coatings site are already women, and we’re working towards women filling more of our sales and other commercial and customer-facing roles. Because we believe in painting a more diverse and inclusive future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eamNec8w #AkzoNobel #Aerospace AkzoNobel Aerospace

Today we’re celebrating both International Women's Day 2024 and Women in Aviation Week! It’s a chance to celebrate our female colleagues and women within the aviation industry from pilots to first officers, cabin crew to ground staff, maintenance engineers and the many other valuable roles that make up our industry. Whilst female pilots are on the rise across the globe, they’re still an incredibly small number in comparison to the male population. Studies show that the main deterrents for young girls and women considering careers in aviation are a lack of mentorship, visibility of role models, associated costs, and exclusionary policies, amongst other factors. At Symbiotics, we’re proud to have a team of fantastic women who are helping to lead the way in providing assessment and selection, training and consultancy services in over 130 locations worldwide. We're also proud members of Women in Aviation International. Today, let’s continue to #flyitforward across borders to remember the past, celebrate the present and shape the future of the aviation industry. #iwoaw #womenofavitionweek #woaw24 #inspireinclusion

Today we’re celebrating both International Women's Day 2024 and Women in Aviation Week! It’s a chance to celebrate our female colleagues and women within the aviation industry from pilots to first officers, cabin crew to ground staff, maintenance engineers and the many other valuable roles that make up our industry. Whilst female pilots are on the rise across the globe, they’re still an incredibly small number in comparison to the male population. Studies show that the main deterrents for young girls and women considering careers in aviation are a lack of mentorship, visibility of role models, associated costs, and exclusionary policies, amongst other factors. At Symbiotics, we’re proud to have a team of fantastic women who are helping to lead the way in providing assessment and selection, training and consultancy services in over 130 locations worldwide. We're also proud members of Women in Aviation International. Today, let’s continue to #flyitforward across borders to remember the past, celebrate the present and shape the future of the aviation industry. #iwoaw #womenofavitionweek #woaw24 #inspireinclusion