An Aviation Executive is Trying to Level The Playing Field

A-WING wants to educate young women about all of the opportunities in aviation.

Friday, March 25, 2022 at 08:30 AM ET

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Stephanie Carpentier is a managing partner at aerospace and defense consulting firm Aerontii. [Courtesy: Stephanie Carpentier]

Key Takeaways:

Women are significantly underrepresented in the aviation industry, particularly in pilot (5.3%) and leadership roles (less than 5% in management).
A-WING (Aviation Women Inspiring the Next Generation) was founded to challenge stereotypes and promote the wide array of aviation career opportunities for women beyond traditional roles.
The organization aims to increase female representation in aviation and aerospace roles to 25% by 2025 through initiatives like "25 by 25," advocating for diversity and inclusion, and providing educational and networking support.

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women currently make up only 5.3 percent of pilots and flight engineers, while 65 percent of flight attendants are women.

Why stay in the back of the airplane when you can have a great career in the cockpit, or in the control tower, or the maintenance shop? That’s the question Stephanie Carpentier, a managing partner at aerospace and defense consulting firm Aerontii, considered with her friends as they brainstormed with each other during social gatherings.