Skyborne Launches New Push to Support Female Pilots

New initiative aims to expand outreach, mentorship, and training resources to close the gender gap in the cockpit, the company said.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM ET

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Ryan Ewing

Skyborne Airline Academy aircraft [Credit: FLYING Archive]

Key Takeaways:

Skyborne Airline Academy is partnering with Elevate(her), a global community, to significantly increase female representation in aviation, particularly in the cockpit where women are currently under 6% of airline pilots.
The collaboration will provide global targeted outreach, mentorship, and free online resources to support women at every stage of their aviation journey, from initial interest to professional training.
Both organizations are committed to taking real action, breaking down cultural and structural barriers, and fostering a more welcoming and inclusive environment within the aviation industry.

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Skyborne Airline Academy is joining with Elevate(her), a community initiative designed to “empower women in aviation worldwide, to expand access to flight training and drive greater female representation in the cockpit.”

Skyborne Airline Academy has training facilities in Vero Beach, Florida, as well as Gloucestershire and Bournemouth in the United Kingdom. The academy has trainees who are part of British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy, the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program, Delta’s Propel Flight Academy, and the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway.