notapilot15,
"...poach" and "hurt their feelings..." are over my head. What am I missing ?
Reverserbucket,
The mission statement of WAI:
"Women in Aviation International (WAI) is a nonprofit organization that encourages the advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests."
I'd guess that trying to educate and motivate people in worthwhile pursuits at an early age might be a great time to do it. I'm not familiar with Tracey Curtis-Taylor but would hesitate to characterize an organization by the presence of one person. I thought since Klinger's inventory was being taken I'd add a positive example of her efforts...outside fashion. :-)
WAI holds some popular career fairs here (as do OBAP and some commercial job-prep organizations) where many highly experienced job seekers can get face to face with several airline recruiters, even if briefly; attendance is considered de rigueur by some and can lead to interviews. Hell, they allow men to attend !