Maria Pernia-Digings, a senior easyJet pilot with over 16,000 flight hours, highlights the gender bias prevalent in aviation, where only 6.5% of pilots are women. Passengers often express surprise at her role, exemplifying the stereotypes she contends with. Despite her accomplishments, she feels uncomfortable with the excessive praise that emphasizes her gender over her skills. The gender pay gap within the airline industry also continues to persist, with women earning substantially less than their male counterparts. Recent reports reveal found only 12% of top-paid positions are held by women, revealing sluggish progress in gender equality.
Maria Pernia-Digings, a senior easyJet pilot, faces gender bias in aviation as only 6.5% of UK pilots are women, showcasing the industry's gender inequality.
Despite positive comments from passengers regarding her parking skills, Pernia-Digings finds them sad, highlighting the assumptions made about women in the aviation field.
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