Women in Aviation

Building a Strong K-to-Career Aviation/Aerospace Pipeline

The Power of Aviation Chapter Groups Sign up for a free subscription By Kathryn B. Creedy Few realize the power held by aviation’s chapter groups like the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance or Women in Aviation International but even fewer of these groups work together to create what will solve the aviation/aerospace workforce shortageContinue reading “Building a Strong K-to-Career Aviation/Aerospace Pipeline”

I Love the Smell of a Pregnant Woman in the Morning

Sign up for a free subscription An Analysis of the Aviation Culture and What to do About It By Kathryn B. Creedy In what I believe is a first for any women in aviation conference, veteran AMTs reported some of the most cringeworthy moments they’ve experienced on the aviation maintenance line. From customers who refuseContinue reading “I Love the Smell of a Pregnant Woman in the Morning”

Rosie the Riveter Lives On

Sign up for a free subscription By Kathryn B. Creedy Rosie the Riveter remains alive and well and she spent last weekend in Dallas at the Inaugural Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) conference where 228 aviation maintenance technicians, students and instructors gathered in what can only be described as a history making event.Continue reading “Rosie the Riveter Lives On”

Know Your Rights, Know How the Compliance System Works

Sign up for a free subscription By Kathryn B. Creedy Speaking at the Inaugural Association for Women in Aviation Conference, Attorney Kathy Yodice delivered a primer on how regulatory compliance works and what certificate holders can do to protect themselves in any investigatory process whether it is post-accident, receiving a letter of investigation from theContinue reading “Know Your Rights, Know How the Compliance System Works”

Analysis: Building An Equitable Workplace with the Help of Male Allies

Sign up for a free subscription By Kathryn B. Creedy Gaining the support of male allies is perhaps the most important thing women in aviation can do to change the culture. Fortunately, there many men who support women making their way into careers in aviation. Tony Kern Calls Out Aviation on Sexual Harassment OurContinue reading “Analysis: Building An Equitable Workplace with the Help of Male Allies”

A&P Value Goes Well Beyond Turning Wrenches

Sign up for a free subscription By Kathryn B. Creedy Representatives from Lockheed Martin and Textron, who began their careers as certificated airframe and powerplant technicians, explored the many careers that certification could lead to including manufacturing and engineering as they addressed the 200+ women gathered at the Inaugural Association for Women in Aviation MaintenanceContinue reading “A&P Value Goes Well Beyond Turning Wrenches”

DEN, University of Colorado-DEN Offer Exec-MBA to Produce Aviation Leaders of the Future

As aviation/aerospace education undergoes dramatic changes, University of Colorada Denver and Denver International Airport are redefining the MBA to create future aviation leaders.

Analysis: We Are Looking at DEI All Wrong

Diversity is not about race. It’s about including everyone, not matter their difference because it puts all employees on an even playing field.

Ivon Aheart: When people understand how many people are actually affected by these programs, they realize their importance. We are not just talking about black and brown people. We are talking about the 60-year-old white man who is about to be laid off because of ageism. We are talking about the disabled, the neurodiverse. There are a lot of other constituencies represented by diversity, equity and inclusion.”

DEI Cannot Fail

By Kathryn B. Creedy I was honored to give the commencement address for the 99th Squadron and, as we recover from the election, I believe we must realize DEI cannot fail. Too much is on our side. I hope you’ll spread the message far and wide. Key Takeaways:Here’s what we need to know today, rightContinue reading “DEI Cannot Fail”

We are Promoting Aviation, Aerospace Careers All Wrong

Aviation/aerospace career promotion is all wrong and is missing a key ingredient in reaching kids early and often — School Career Counselors –who are notoriously difficult to reach. This article tells you how to reach them.