Globally, just 5.18% of commercial pilots are women, according to the Air Line Pilots Association International trade union.<\/p>\n
Indian airlines employ the highest proportion of female pilots at 12.4%. That’s according to the latest statistics from the International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISWAP).
\nIndian airlines employ the highest proportion of female pilots at 12.4%. That’s according to the latest statistics from the International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISWAP).<\/p>\n
Zoom Air, a regional Indian airline, tops the leader board. ISWAP says it employs nine female pilots out of a total of 30.<\/p>\n
Kathy McCullough, communications chairwoman for ISWAP and a retired female captain, said that Indian companies have “aggressively encouraged more women to become airline pilots in what they see as an upcoming pilot shortage.”<\/p>\n
A report by Boeing found that with a growing middle class in India, commercial air travel is expected to become more frequent.<\/p>\n
In the UK, about 4.77% of airline pilots are women.<\/p>\n
How much do pilots earn on average?
\nA typical day for an airline pilot could include flying passengers or cargo to short-haul or more far-flung destinations.<\/p>\n
Commercial pilots’ salaries depend on the airline they’re working for, the type of aircraft they fly and their level of experience.<\/p>\n
Starting salaries range between \u00c2\u00a320-30,000 for those in the cockpit.<\/p>\n
For experienced captains, pay can reach more than \u00c2\u00a3140,000.<\/p>\n