In honor of International Women’s Day, Paramount Business Jets (PBJ) proudly highlights the crucial issue of supporting women in the aviation industry and applauds the remarkable achievements of individuals like Madeleine Gilad. PBJ recently conducted an exclusive interview with Gilad, an outstanding aviator and pioneer, whose journey of resilience and triumph serves as a source of inspiration for women pursuing careers in aviation.

Statistics from the Women in Aviation Advisory Board reveal a glaring gender gap within the aviation sector, with women significantly underrepresented across various roles. Despite their notable contributions, women constitute less than 20% of the workforce in most aviation professions. This divide is even more pronounced in positions of senior leadership, professional piloting, and technical maintenance, where women represent only about 5% of airline pilots and 3.6% of airline captains.

These disparities starkly contrast with broader employment trends, where women comprise 47% of the U.S. workforce and 26% in STEM fields. Despite efforts over the past sixty years, progress in integrating women into aviation roles, particularly in maintenance, has been slow.

Richard Zaher said, “As CEO of Paramount Business Jets, my pivotal role in promoting women in aviation has been fostering a company culture that truly embraces, honors, and celebrates women’s achievements within our organization. At Paramount, we are committed to building an environment where women’s achievements are recognized and an important part of overall success.”

Richard Zaher said, “As CEO of Paramount Business Jets, I believe my most significant contribution to advocating women in aviation has been to cultivate a company culture that genuinely welcomes, respects, and supports women. We celebrate the success of women in our organization and thank them for their invaluable contribution to our overall success. We would not be where we are without them.”

Paramount Business Jets underscores the necessity of a cultural transformation within the aviation industry, starting from leadership and permeating throughout the community. Initiatives are focused on increasing the visibility of women in aviation, fostering inclusivity to appreciate diverse perspectives, addressing language and appearance standards, adopting a zero-tolerance approach to gender biases, discrimination, and sexual harassment, and implementing inclusive policies to support the recruitment, retention, and advancement of all individuals.

As we commemorate International Women’s Day, PBJ extends gratitude to the women in aviation for their contributions and recognizes their pivotal role in shaping the industry’s past, present, and future. Paramount Business Jets remains committed to advocating diversity and inclusion, ensuring that aviation continues to be a realm of boundless opportunities for all.

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