Our Aviators
From different backgrounds across Australia these mothers, daughters, influencers, refugees share what it takes to overcome internal expectations and external pressures to take to the skies.
Some are at the beginning of their journey to learn to fly, others are further along, but all the women want to encourage more female to participate in an industry they have come to love.
Catriona
Catriona is a professional TV presenter who needs to overcomes self-doubt.
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Maddie
At 17, Maddie has paid her way through an aviation gateway school.
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Zahra
Zahra hopes are to be a light for women and children in Afghanistan.
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Sonja
Sonja’s wants to show women that there is a place for them in aviation.
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Danni
Danni has always wanted to be involved in the aviation industry.
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Erin
Erin learnt to fly to overcome her fear of flying.
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Ellen
Ellen has to overcome gender bias in the industry.
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Killara
From PNG, Killara has wanted to learn to fly since she was 2 years old.
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