Frightening

They all make it. That's my point.

My daughter is an engineer, working for a large company that hires a disproportionate number of female engineers. They are not trying too, it is simply a result of their putting a high priority on social skills during the interview process.

And I am not surprised. Years ago I used to participate in my employer's hiring/interview process, and it was very rare for female applicants to be condescending to the receptionists, snap at the van drivers or bristle when questioned about a resume issue during the interview itself. On the other hand it was common to find male applicants doing these things (and yes, having an attitude towards the "little people" can cost you a job).

And for the record I am an old white guy.

Just the numbers.

Noble qualities indeed. Notwithstanding, woman tend to be quite passive and cave under duress. Have had many otherwise competent female pilots have total melt downs over seemingly insignificant issues. Sorry, but I'd rather have a guy who snaps at incompetent little people vs having to have a box of tissues to hand out while walking on egg shells.

...and when women are strong-willed/opinionated, decisive, and/or stand their ground the way men are expected to they are often derisively called a b**ch.

Exactly. That is a typical day in the life of a female captain. Such qualities are admired and sought after in male pilots. Not so much for females. Huge double standard.