Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne Partners with Elevate(her) to Diversify the Flight Deck
Global – Skyborne Airline Academy announced a partnership with Elevate(her), a community-led initiative dedicated to empowering women in aviation worldwide, to expand access to flight training and drive greater female representation in the cockpit.
With women accounting for fewer than 6% of airline pilots*, the partnership aims to encourage aspiring female aviators and accelerate efforts to create a more inclusive industry. This collaboration will see Skyborne and Elevate(her) deliver global targeted outreach, mentorship and free online resources designed to support women at every stage of their aviation journey – from first interest to professional training.
Carla Booth, commercial director, Skyborne, says: “Greater diversity in aviation requires real action. At Skyborne, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for all trainees and inspiring people from all backgrounds to pursue careers in aviation. Working with Elevate(her) will allow us to broaden our reach in the UK and US, and offer more tailored support to our female trainees.”
Katherine Moloney, founder, Elevate(her), adds: “Our goal has always been to break down cultural and structural barriers and give women the confidence and knowledge they need to succeed in aviation. Working with Skyborne provides us with a global platform and a partner that truly understands the importance of representation at every level of the industry. Together, we’ll provide even greater support and visibility for the next generation of women in aviation.”
This collaboration builds on Skyborne’s wider commitment to expanding diversity in the flight deck, following its recent announcement partnering with Jet2.com on its fully-funded Jet2FlightPath programme.
*Women pilots represent around 6% of the global pilot population.
About Skyborne
Skyborne Airline Academy is a premier airline training academy based at Vero Beach, Florida, United States, and Gloucestershire and Bournemouth Airports in the United Kingdom. Established by industry experts, Skyborne brings a fresh approach to airline pilot training. Founders Tom Misner (chairman) and Lee Woodward (CEO) have unsurpassed experience in commercial aviation, education and training. Their vision has created a training environment where the highest standard of teaching, safety and relevant airline-style training is maintained, and interactive learning is encouraged. Using a combination of tried and tested methods and the latest technology to assess competence, suitability, aptitude and resilience, Skyborne recruits the very best candidates to minimise additional training, reduce failure rates and provide airlines with better pilots and cabin crew. Skyborne is proud to hold close relationships with the world’s leading airlines, offering opportunities for trainees as part of British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy, the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program, the Propel Flight Academy by Delta and the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway. Skyborne is also the only academy to support DHL Air (UK) with a fully funded Integrated ATPL training initiative for its employees.
About Elevate(her)
Elevate(her) is an online resource platform and global community that is dedicated to raising the percentage of women in aviation careers globally, from pilots to engineers and air traffic controllers. They offer cost-free access to events, resources, membership for Elevate (her) for life. This ensures the widest possible global access to the group’s benefits. They also conduct research and outreach to schools, colleges, and universities. Reflective of the demand for the work done by Elevate (her) Aviation, has grown to thousands of members across 63 countries, with popular in-person and online events held globally. On Instagram Elevate (her) reached 8 million people with 28k followers worldwide.
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