Singapore partners with Women in Aviation to attract more women to the industry

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To address the growing demand for aviation talent, Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAS) has partnered with Women in Aviation (WAI-SG) to encourage young women to pursue careers in the sector. The memorandum of understanding aims to expose them to diverse opportunities, promote STEM applications in aviation, and build strong networks within the industry.

SINGAPORE – As Singapore’s aviation industry continues to grow in tandem with rising demand for air travel, a bigger push is being made to attract more young women to careers in aviation.

CAAS and WAI-SG will also collaborate to help young women build strong networks and professional relationships in the aviation sector. Speaking to The Straits Times, Ms Seet said it was important for young women to “see what kind of roles there are in aviation beyond the regular pilots, flight attendants, engineers”.

One of these is an annual Girls in Aviation Day for girls as young as eight years old. The 2024 edition is being held on Oct 19 at Temasek Polytechnic. She recalled an incident where she was attending an international meeting and was mistaken for a secretary and told that she could not have a seat at the table. “Even till today, sometimes I still do get that stereotype, that misunderstanding,” she added.

 

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