Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Pledges to Hire More Women Pilots

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Pledges to Hire More Women Pilots

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the new national airline of the UAE, celebrated International Women's Day and the upcoming Women in Aviation Week with its pledge to employ ever more women pilots and women in top leadership roles. Recent figures show that just 5. 1% of pilots in the world are women, emphasising a need within the industry to boost diversity in roles which have been traditionally male dominated. Wizz Air, has reaffirmed its pledge to boost women pilot numbers through its Cabin Crew to Flight Deck programme, which supports aspiring cabin crew to overcome the barriers to becoming a pilot, through comprehensive financial, travel and accommodation support, as well as a tailored work and study schedule. The 40-month long programme offers ambitious crew members the opportunity to build their career at Wizz Air, flying one of the youngest and most efficient fleets in the industry. As Women in Aviation week takes place from 8 March 2021, Wizz Air promises to support women's career advancement in all areas of the aviation industry, including its pledge to creating balanced gender representation across the airline's boards and top leadership positions. Marion Geoffroy, Chief Corporate Officer at Wizz Air, said: "At WIZZ, we know