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JOLT Aviation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization recognizing the urgent need for greater diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry. Women and people of color are still significantly underrepresented in various roles, such as pilots, air traffic controllers, aerospace engineers, aircraft mechanics and more.

Despite the challenges, recent trends show a shift towards greater inclusivity, with more organizations actively promoting diversity through initiatives, scholarships, and mentorship programs. However, entrenched stereotypes, biases, and limited access to training continue to hinder progress.

Our Mission

Our mission is to bridge the gaps in the aviation industry by providing equitable opportunities, education, and resources to underrepresented and underprivileged students. Through community-based programs and initiatives, we empower students of all backgrounds to achieve their full potential, fostering a more inclusive and diverse future for aviation.

We invite you to join us in our journey toward a sky where everyone's wings can soar.

2023 Aviation Diversity Study

Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers

In 2023, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University conducted research titled “Women and Minorities in Commercial Aviation: A Quantitative Analysis of Data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.” Below are the questions they posed and their findings.

  • 1. How did the number and ratio of women and minorities working as aircraft pilots, flight engineers, aircraft mechanics, and service technicians change compared to the change in the number and ratio of White males working in these aviation occupations between 2002 and 2021? 

    2. If this trend continues, what will the number and ratio of women and minorities working in these occupations look like in 10 years?

  • “Although the number and ratio of women and minority group members working in aviation occupations has grown since 2002, growth has been sluggish. White males continue to be disproportionately dominant as aircraft pilots, flight engineers, mechanics, and service technicians. If these trends continue for the next 10 years, there will be very little change. The growth experienced in the number of women and minorities in these highly paid aviation occupations is encouraging, but aviation industry efforts to increase diversity have fallen short.”

These results, while not surprising, serve as a stark reminder. Without significant changes, discrimination and exclusion will continue to plague aviation. JOLT Aviation is committed to disrupting these patterns. Through educational initiatives and empowerment programs, we're illuminating the possibilities of aviation careers for students from diverse backgrounds. Our vision is a future where every individual, regardless of background, can soar to new heights in aviation.

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

We encourage you to read the study in its entirety by clicking here.