Originally Posted by
Crazy Canuck
X2. Flyingirl is half right in that some of our bro bases are closing. But as far as shrinking and bro transitions plugging things up, I disagree. In fact, the bro transitions are a saving grace right now since we are short staffed and can't hire quickly enough. Still tons of movement here and it's not slowing down.
Also, your 6% women comment....absolutely irrelevant. That's on the ladies! Aviation is the most equal profession in terms of gender treatment except when it comes to hiring practices where ladies still have the advantage. With the current climate in aviation it's basically a no brainer for a woman.
The problem is not fair access for women, it's lack of interest in the first place. Most of my male non-pilot friends always want to hear about aviation...none of the women ever do. Women who complain about low representation are using those statistics to promote misplaced sympathy and further unnecessary artificial advantage for themselves. Why is it a problem if women are just not interested in the field? It's a free country, do what makes you happy. I don't want somebody in aviation who's just doing it to make a statement.
Minorities are a different issue, they may be limited by socio-economic circumstances from pursuing an aviation career, which requires money and education. I still don't believe in affirmative action, but rather prefer to solve this problem at the root... improve early education quality and availability, and also outreach.