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.
Elevate Aviation has members across 63 countries. On Instagram Elevate(her) reached 8 million people with 28k followers worldwide.
The news release that accompanied the announcement states, “The partnership aims to encourage aspiring female aviators and accelerate efforts to create a more inclusive industry. This collaboration will see Skyborne and Elevate(her) deliver global targeted outreach, mentorship, and free online resources designed to support women at every stage of their aviation journey—from first interest to professional training.”
“Greater diversity in aviation requires real action,” says Carla Booth, commercial director at Skyborne. “We’re committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for all trainees and inspiring people from all backgrounds to pursue careers in aviation. Working with Elevate(her) will allow us to broaden our reach in the UK and US and offer more tailored support to our female trainees.” According to the academy, women account for fewer than 6% of airline pilots.
Elevate(her) is a global community utilizing an online resource platform dedicated to increasing the number of women in aviation careers by offering free access to events that provide information to would-be pilots, air traffic controllers, and engineers, it states. The organization also does outreach to schools.
“Our goal has always been to break down cultural and structural barriers and give women the confidence and knowledge they need to succeed in aviation,” said Katherine Moloney, founder of Elevate(her). “Working with Skyborne provides us with a global platform and a partner that truly understands the importance of representation at every level of the industry. Together, we’ll provide even greater support and visibility for the next generation of women in aviation.”
