The Brief
- The PDK Lady Pilots has transformed from a small 2020 pandemic meetup into a nonprofit organization with over 100 members dedicated to supporting female aviators.
- With women making up fewer than 10% of pilots in the U.S., the group focuses on mentorship and visibility to show young women that aviation is a viable career path.
- The organization is putting its mission into action, awarding more than $6,000 in scholarships last year to help aspiring pilots fund their flight training.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – The PDK Lady Pilots began as a small meetup at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport during the pandemic and has since grown to more than 100 members.
What they’re saying:
What started as a social group is now a nonprofit focused on mentorship and scholarships for aspiring female pilots. The organization’s mission is critical in an industry where fewer than 10% of pilots in the U.S. are women, highlighting a persistent gender gap in aviation. Last year alone, the group awarded more than $6,000 in scholarships to help young women get flight training.…