“If you have any questions, feel free to call me anytime, even in five years,” said Capt. Cheri Rohlfing one day, as she spoke with a young student who wanted to become a pilot.
This simple but impactful gesture is part of Delta Air Lines’ annual Women Inspiring Next Generation (WING) flight, which celebrates Girls in Aviation Day and celebrates Girls in Aviation Day. It was visible all day on Sept. 20, when it took 136 people from Atlanta to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The flight was a chartered Boeing 737-900, and all pilots, passengers, and crew members were women.
For the third year in a row, Delta Air Lines became the only commercial airline to land directly on Cape Canaveral, the “Space Coast” famous for rocket launches and space exploration.
The annual flight, created in 2015 by Delta Air Lines’ Operations Division in partnership with Women in Aviation International, challenges young girls to explore traditionally male-dominated roles they had never known before. Introducing careers in the aviation industry. We also provide opportunities to engage directly with women in these roles to further your interest in pursuing a career in aviation.
Beth Poole, Delta’s general manager of pilot development and co-founder of WING Flight, said: “Many aviation and aerospace jobs have historically been male-dominated, so for Delta, Attracting the best talent, especially from underrepresented groups, needs to start early.”
“WING Flights introduces young women to career opportunities, shows them who they can become when they work hard and dream big, and shows how women positively and deeply impact our business and the world of aviation.” It’s an opportunity to highlight what you’re giving.”
Nine schools and organizations focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) will participate, many of which are partnering with Delta Air Lines as part of the Atlanta Public School System’s STEM programming support. We were able to select students.
The flight began with a special water cannon salute by the Atlanta Fire Department, students enjoyed a delicious breakfast, browsed through book bags filled with Delta Air Lines merchandise, and received friendship bracelets from the Delta family featuring Delta Air Lines widget charms. I turned it. 3D printed by Delta Air Lines’ TechOps team.
Upon arrival at Kennedy Space Center, enthusiastic students were introduced to NASA through a “Women in STEM” panel discussion and a tour of Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the Apollo/Saturn V Center, which features interactive space exhibits at Kennedy Space. We spent the day interacting with leaders. Center Visitor Complex.
“The whole day was magical. Being able to experience this for the first time with other Delta colleagues was like a dream come true for me,” said Delta First Officer Hiwot Tadesse. . “Like many young girls, I always wanted to fly, but I didn’t know anyone who could guide me in the aviation industry.
Since then, we have made great strides, especially with events like WING Flight. Now, our next generation of girls has more opportunities to see themselves expressed in each of us. ”
Today, women make up 42 percent of Delta’s total workforce, but women still make up only a small percentage of pilots, ramp agents, and technical operations employees. Delta Air Lines is actively working to increase that number. This program is part of Delta’s broader efforts to close the opportunity gap for women in the aviation industry and create a more diverse talent pipeline.
“Seeing and experiencing the possibilities of a fulfilling career in aviation and aerospace is the first step to believing that you can achieve those goals,” said Gina Laughlin, Vice President of Global Brand Communications, Delta Air Lines. says Mr.
“Delta’s WING Flight celebrates this potential and the next generation of aviation professionals. Along with the many inspiring young women and female Delta colleagues who made this day a success, I am honored to spend the day with you.”
