pedrojreynoso

Hello!. I am working on a school project and I have to interview 3 professionals in aviation in regards to diversity. I do not know anyone on the field, and this is why I came to this forum. Here is the question: Does diversity in aviation exist, and if so, where can it be found and what evidence or statistics supports its existence? I appreciate all the help you could offer me. Thanks!

GunSlngnAv8ter

Yes there is much diversity in aviation. You can work in corporate, Air ambulance, agriculture, law-enforcement, Airline, Rotorcraft, Survey, Back country, etc... to name a few. If you enjoy flying it’s the greatest career and as we say it beats a real job.

ToddChavez

Yes, 100% this. Aviators range from sport pilots to ATPs with 15 type ratings.... lots of diversity. I know a few from all categories if you want to ask them some questions.

deltajuliet

https://apnews.com/6d84f2a4bed664453170da35a09d9616

rickair7777

Look at the date on the article.

GogglesPisano

Unfortunately there is little diversity in the piloting profession.

The demographic is almost overwhelmingly self-centered, egoistic and bear an over-inflated sense of self-importance.

chozoghost4

i don't think it's a priority (and that's a good thing)

AgentSmith

Ethnic and gender diversity?

Nope.

AirBear

Here's an article from AINalerts that at least partially answers the OP's question:

WAI Study Underscores Gender Gap in Aviation Workforce

A new study highlights gender gaps not only in the pilot population but throughout the aviation workforce, with women accounting for less than 10 percent in key roles. Women in Aviation International (WAI) released the study, a first of its kind, conducted with the University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute with a NASA Nebraska Space Grant.

The study, which drew 1,323 respondents from a variety of occupations, found women account for 3 percent of the CEOs in the world’s top 100 airline groups, 2.4 percent of the FAA-certified maintenance technicians, and 5 percent of airline pilots. Only 1 percent of airline pilots are female captains. On the positive side, though, the number of female pilots has increased slightly over the past decade to 7.3 percent.

An underlying purpose of the survey was to identify what can bring women into the field, Becky Lutte, an associate professor for the University of Nebraska Aviation Institute, said, discussing the findings in WAI’s Aviation for Women magazine. A passion for aviation was the top influencing factor cited, followed by perception as an adventurous profession, perception as a fun profession, desire to prove personal abilities, and desire for a challenging career. Negative factors were costs, “good ole boy” perception, and family life impact.

Lutte is detailing the findings this afternoon during a session at Women In Aviation International’s 2020 conference.

THEKERNALKLINK

As far as diversity of race and gender is concerned, sadly, we have a long way to go. My 1st Chief Pilot was the 1st African American pilot hired by my airline. He was such a gem. I spent so many hours sitting and talking with him when my dad, who was a retired career pilot, was struggling through his final days.

It's not a concern we can address by lowering standards. WE HAVE TO MAKE MORE DIVERSE PEOPLE WANT TO CHOOSE THIS PATH! Their are plenty who could do it, but choose not to.