I am very happy to hear that you are good in math and science, the
skills you develop in those subjects will be of great benefit in the
Aerospace industry. A Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering is a
great foundation to the world of Aviation. In this industry the basics
for success start with a good foundation regarding aerospace, patience,
skill, and determination. All of those qualities are usually embodied
by women. This makes aviation a natural fit for any woman if she
chooses to study the profession. The difficulty does not come so much
as getting the job as it does to keep the job. All women face some
challenges in any male dominating sector. The key is to have the
mindset that you are qualified for the job and can perform any task as
well or better than anyone else. If you find yourself not equipped for
something, learn what you do not know, and try it again. Remember the
only chance you will get, is the chance you make for yourself. Just for
reference I also showed your question to some of the people I work
with. (See below)
- Crystal
Responses from colleagues at Boeing:
In the 14 years of being an engineer; I personally have never
experienced difficulty being a woman in the aerospace engineering field.
Once I witnessed a woman who wanted to get special treatment because
she was female. (She didn't last long because she refused to go to the
aircraft). I feel that if a woman doesn't see a difference between
male/female in the way she should be treated, then she will do fine. If
one does their job, they are fine. Thanks.
- Francis
Today doors for women are opening up in every field. Don't give up on
your dreams because of another opinion. It may not come easy and you
may have to work harder but go for it. When I started in this field I
would be the only woman and minority for years but now there are many
women of every nationality, follow your dreams.
- Linda
No, it's not hard for women to get in the field. Because it is so male
dominated, a majority of companies are looking to diversify their pool
of employees by looking for qualified women engineers and engineers from
different cultures to fill open job postings. During a mentor session
on site with UW, one of the female students asked this same question to
one of the directors from the Everett site. He stated it had been
difficult to hire more women because he hasn't had many applicants. That
definitely needs to be changed so I encourage you to seek that AE
degree and get involved with technical organizations like SWE, SAE
and/or AIAA to seek out those companies that are looking to diversify
their employee base.
- Stephanie
I can't speak for other companies, but it seems to me that women are
doing quite well at Boeing. - Vern
It doesnt matter to me if an engineer is a man or woman, what matters is
that they know what they're doing. I admire anyone that can make it
through all of the math and other courses to get that degree.
- Shelby
Is it difficult for women AE to get job in any airline company since it
is a male dominating sector? It is not any more difficult for women to
get a job than for a man. Some of our best engineers are female. Do
women face difficulties in this sector? Everyone faces problems do not
let roadblocks stop you from reaching your goals. If being an aircraft
engineer is your dream then go for it.
- Rodrick
I think that there will be challenges in any male dominated field.
However, getting hired into aerospace engineering is not one of them.
The quantity of women who excel in math and science and go on to pursue
related degrees is very small. The corporate world is ever-changing and
the need for a diverse workforce has been realized. With that being the
case, increasing all types of diversity including work history,
background, sex, race, etc is a priority, especially in engineering. I
work for Boeing, one of the largest Aerospace companies, and I would
strongly recommend that you pursue a degree in aerospace from an
ABET-accredited university. With the corporate culture changing, it is
much easier for a woman to gain employment in engineering. I would
recommend that you seek out internships and co-ops from engineering
companies in your sophomore and junior years of college to significantly
improve you hiring chances immediately after college. - Magnificent
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