As airlines face unprecedented staffing shortages, there's been a push to recruit more female pilots.
Just above the rolling vineyards of Northern California, Sarah Ward's dream was taking flight.
After earning her private license in October 2022, these days she's one step closer to becoming a commercial pilot. It wasn't always the plan. In fact, you could say becoming a pilot wasn't even on her radar. But then, she got a job as a flight attendant, and that was her ticket to whole new world.
When it comes to the aviation industry, women have remained largely grounded. But as airlines face unprecedented staffing shortages, there's been a push to recruit more female pilots. , an organization founded by aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. She said less than 6% of pilots these days are female. Her organization has been helping women break into the industry with mentoring and grants. The good news: Things seem to be moving in the right direction.
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