FlyOnE backs women in aviation with pilot training scholarships
FlyOnE, a sustainable aviation company in Australia, has announced its new initiative to support women in the aviation industry.
The company will be offering pilot training scholarships with WAI Australia, a chapter of the internationally recognised organisation, Women in Aviation International (WAI), in Perth and Melbourne to aspiring female pilots, in an effort to promote gender diversity and equality in the field.
According to recent statistics, only 5% of commercial pilots in Australia are women.
Two individual pilot training scholarships will cover 50% of the cost of flight training, including ground school, flight hours, and exams to the level of solo flight for the successful candidates, one each in Victoria and Western Australia.
The recipients will gain hands-on Electric Aviation experience by flying with experienced Electro pilot instructors at flight schools that utilise FlyOnE’s electric aircraft fleet.
The scholarships will be available to women of all ages and backgrounds, with no prior flight experience required. FlyOnE hopes that this initiative will encourage more women to consider a career in aviation and break the stereotypes surrounding the industry.
FlyOnE’s CEO and founder, Korum E, said: “We are excited to launch this program and provide women with the opportunity to pursue their passion for flying.
“We believe that diversity in the aviation industry is crucial for its growth and success. By offering these scholarships, we hope to inspire and empower more women to join the aviation community and contribute to the industry’s advancement.”
