we absolutely have to expand financial aid for those in-flight training if we want to enhance the workforce pool and also bring in more women in aviation.
The key barrier to entry for women and people in underrepresented groups is cost.
I have offered legislation to increase the level of education assistance available for students who wish to become pilots.
We thank Senator Baldwin for her leadership and for working with ALPA to reduce financial barriers to entry in this great profession.
we absolutely have to expand financial aid for those in-flight training if we want to enhance the workforce pool and also bring in more wome...
Do you believe this legislation, the Flight Education Access Act, could lower barriers for more women to become pilots?
I certainly hope the Committee will include this legislation in our FAA bill as we consider how best to support a strong pilot workforce.
You simply cannot entrust the role of protecting millions of Americans who fly with a person who needs on-the-job training.