United Airlines in Houston hosts over 30 young women for ‘Girls in Aviation Day’

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United Airlines in Houston hosted 'Girls in Aviation Day' to show young female high school students the many opportunities available in the field of aviation.

United Airlines Ramp Lead Pasha Lolesio coaches Deepa Dharmoo, 8, how to load a heavy suitcase into a baggage cart after explaining her job duties to Emi Hoffman, 11, Sakyha Harris, 12, and Madison Nguyen,12 , during Girls in Aviation Day at Intercontinental Airport on September 24, 2022 in Houston, Texas.After growing up in a family of nurses, Journey Parker, 15, decided she wants to go down her own path in life – and become a pilot.

United’s goal of hosting ’Girls in Aviation Day’ is to “close the gender gap by breaking down barriers and promoting inclusion,” according to a news release. “This is the first year I’ve been in charge of making everything come together and seeing it through,” Self said. “It’s been awesome; all the hard work and smiling faces is making me feel accomplished.”

“I’ve flown with one other woman in my entire professional airline career, so I think that shows that there’s room to grow,” said Kotter, a pilot for United Airlines. “This event inspires them and helps them to think about where they see themselves in the future.”

 

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Is there a 'boys in aviation day' planned. Asking for my grandson.

I don't understand why it was only available to girls. Wouldn't we want boys to be involved also?

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