No one should argue that having more women in aviation is a good thing. And we are (slowly) doing that.
My tabular data sheet again shows the more granular data points, with female pilot certificate holders for the first time rising to over 11% of the total pilots’ certificate held percentage (11.35%).
About a half of a percent increase compared to past years was also experienced in the percentage of student pilot certificates issued to females, with 16.41% being issued to females in 2025. This has been a relatively common trend over the past few years, with the number of student pilot certificates steadily increasing by about 1/2% each year.
Again, the data, now through 2025, seems to show slight progress in the percentages of pilot certificates held by and student pilot certificates issued to female pilots.
It’s slow progress, but it is at least progress as we continue to work on increasing participation in pilot certification and career pathways for our female compatriots.
Just a few years ago the female pilot population was 7%. Yet females only caused 2% of these accidents. Almost never fatal. Something to think about. Jason, perhaps you can find a more current stat?
I will see what I can dig up!