The Elevate Initiative
Building Runways for Women’s Careers in Aviation and Aerospace
The Elevate Initiative was created to address the significant gender disparities in the aviation and aerospace industries. With women occupying less than 6% of leadership roles and only 25% of total positions, the need for change is clear. The Elevate Initiative highlights the critical role of leaders, primarily male, in championing the advancement of women, while also focusing on the specific strategies that women must employ to not only survive but thrive in these male-dominated sectors. Increasing female representation isn’t just a women’s issue—it’s a leadership, fairness, and business imperative.
Our Mission
The Elevate Initiative is committed to creating a more inclusive and supportive aviation and aerospace industry by transforming leadership perspectives and implementing real change to boost female representation at all levels.
Strengthen Your Leadership Team
Discover the impact we create in the aviation and aerospace industries, cultivating a workplace of respect and belonging.
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Expert guidance on developing and implementing effective strategies for women’s engagement, mentorship programs, and supportive policies.
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Hands-on sessions designed to tackle unconscious bias, refine leadership skills for a balanced team environment, and foster a supportive corporate culture.
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One-on-one coaching sessions designed to equip women with strategies for successfully navigating a career in a male-dominated industry.
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Powerful presentations that explore women’s experiences and offer strategies for creating supportive environments.
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On-demand training modules on advancing women’s roles and creating welcoming workplaces, accessible anytime and anywhere.
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Access our collection of white papers, e-books, and articles that provide comprehensive analysis and best practices for promoting an increase in female representation in our industries.
Insights
The Cost of Always Proving Our Worth
In male-dominated fields like aviation and aerospace, women face a unique challenge: the constant need to prove their worth. Whether we’re engineers, pilots, executives, or technicians, we often find ourselves in roles where we’re the only woman at the table or one of a few in the room. In these spaces, there’s an unspoken expectation that we must be exceptional—not only to excel in our jobs but to “justify” our place. For women, this often translates into bending over backwards, making sacrifices, and putting personal needs on hold just to keep up.
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