Publication Date
Spring 4-24-2010
Major
Aviation: Commercial
Primary Subject Area
Engineering, Aerospace; Transportation; Women's Studies
Keywords
Women, Aviation
Disciplines
Aeronautical Vehicles | Women's Studies
Recommended Citation
Mutisya, Maureen N., "Women in the Aviation Industry" (2010). Senior Honors Theses. 126.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/126
Abstract
The Aviation industry has developed extensively since its establishment by the Wright Brothers in 1903. Over time, the highly male-dominated industry experienced significant changes to incorporate female aviators. Determined women initiated this process through participating in the aircraft engineering sector and pursuing careers as pilots. However, these women faced various challenges, which resulted in setbacks to their effective growth in the industry. In fact, vital issues encountered in the past are still present and often overlooked in today’s aviation industry. Therefore, identifying these problems and proposing solutions with effective corrective measures is necessary to increase and motivate female pilots globally.
