00:02Taking off and touching down. Young female pilots joining the ranks inspiring those who may follow in their footsteps.
00:11Passengers actually land up asking me can I get advice for my daughter who is interested, do you mind if
00:17I get your number so she can reach out to you.
00:19I think it's because they then see us in this industry working and like it is something they can do.
00:24In an industry dominated by men, traditional gender roles sometimes confuse passengers.
00:31There has been the odd, like more maybe their eyes or like a bit impressed I guess you could say.
00:37Some crew have had the odd comment thrown at them, oh this is the flight attendant.
00:42This attitude is not reflected by their colleagues.
00:45You know you come to work and like yes they're as mainly males but like at the end of the
00:49day like they're your mates and you know like we look out for each other.
00:52Despite the camaraderie, women remain a minority.
00:56Latest statistics from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority show that just 8% of licensed pilots in Australia are women.
01:03Australian Women's Pilots Association wants to help provide clear pathways and networking opportunities.
01:09I think one is seeing people actually doing those jobs.
01:13So you know you get on a plane from Perth to Broome and your captain is a female so that
01:17definitely helps.
01:18I definitely encourage more girls to get into it but I wouldn't say it's a negative thing.
01:23I think it's growing.
01:24The girls are coming.
01:26We're waiting for the girls.
01:28A change in the air on the horizon.
01:30They're not being a войuble.
01:30It's not a real season.
01:30They're no reason.
01:31At the end of the rescues.
01:32The teacher at the network isилиng council Clinton again,