Reading these posts above is very interesting.
The subtle undertone appears that there is indeed positive discrimination towards female aircrew.
If summarising the stats above (and remembering that 78% of stats are made up on the spot):
If 1% of word-wide ATPL holders are female.
Yet 50% of the Virgin flight deck on that particular occasion (granted not a true representation).
Coupled with the comment of come and work for us etc (which of course could be nothing more than encouragement).
I therefore wonder how much corporate image influences recruitment? Baring in mind of course that the only time one should see the aircrew is in the departure / arrival lounge.
By no means a dig – I am all up for equality. I have met some female pilots that have put the majority of men to shame and I think that Scrogg’s comment about the spectrum of capability is as valid to day as it has ever been. But I can’t help but think that sometime the playing field isn’t level.
Scroggs – Can I come and work with you as well please?
