REPORTER: How you can come to the conclusion right now that diversity had something to do with this.
TRUMP: Because I have common sense, ok? And unfortunately a lot of people don't.
oh she was the co pilot so does that mean she was actually in charge of flying the actual pilot was a guy
DEI- DIE.
Many women have been great pilots; the Soviets used women fighter pilots in WWII.
But was THIS woman a qualified person for the job?
That’s the question.
Was she born a woman?
I think if I was boarding a plan and learned that the main pilot was a woman, I’d leave the plane.
Flame away. I recognize reality.
OMG! A woman military pilot!!
and... that’s what i was wanting to know. Next question, was she a clipped-haired lesbian or she/he?
This has got to be why Trump was saying this. Common sense would point to the woman DEI pilot being the cause, yet the MSM is still claiming Trump “baselessly” says DEI was a factor.
i dont think it means anything until we know the facts
as long as she met the same qualifications as the men
So the reporter or others assume Trump meant the woman?
I thought when I read Trump’s DEI comment earlier he may have meant ATC.
We’ll probably never know if this co-pilot had anything to do with causing the accident. But the DEI programs will always leave a question mark.
And we have not even got to the air traffic controllers yet.
Trump was trolling in a perverse way at the news conference today.
He knew MORE than he was saying.
That’s what smart folk do.
That’s what great leaders have always done.
During the Biden Administration, did the U.S. Army, Federal Aviation Administration and / or American Airlines have formal recruiting and job promotion goals to help ensure Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals were met?
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Yes, under the Biden administration, the U.S. Army, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and American Airlines have all emphasized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in their recruitment and promotion strategies, though the specific goals and measures differ by organization. Here’s an overview of how each has approached DEI in terms of recruiting and job promotion:
1. U.S. Army
The U.S. Army has been committed to increasing diversity within its ranks, focusing on improving recruitment from underrepresented groups. The Army has pursued initiatives aimed at:
Increasing Diversity in Recruitment: Efforts have included targeted outreach to minority communities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities, aiming to create a more inclusive military force that reflects the diversity of the U.S. population.DEI Training and Leadership Programs: The Army has incorporated DEI objectives into leadership training, emphasizing inclusivity and ensuring equal opportunities for advancement within the military.Promotion of Diverse Leadership: The Army has set goals around improving diversity in leadership positions, with programs intended to address disparities in officer ranks, particularly among women and minorities.2. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The FAA, as part of its commitment to DEI, has established goals related to both recruitment and promotion within the agency:
Diversity in Aviation Workforce: The FAA has worked to ensure that its workforce more closely mirrors the demographics of the U.S., especially in aviation-related technical roles, which have traditionally been male-dominated. They’ve focused on increasing the representation of women, racial minorities, and other underrepresented groups.Job Training and Career Advancement: The FAA has offered mentorship programs and targeted initiatives aimed at improving retention and promotion opportunities for underrepresented groups within the aviation industry.Inclusive Work Environment: The FAA has been working toward creating an inclusive workplace where all employees have equal access to career development opportunities and are treated equitably.3. American Airlines
American Airlines has had a strong focus on DEI, with formal goals and initiatives aimed at ensuring diversity in recruitment and promotion:
Diversity Recruitment Goals: American Airlines has put measures in place to ensure that their hiring practices target underrepresented groups, including racial minorities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. They’ve made efforts to increase the diversity of pilots, engineers, and leadership staff.Leadership Diversity: The airline has specific goals related to increasing diversity within leadership positions. This includes initiatives to improve the promotion and retention of diverse employees and creating an inclusive environment that supports career advancement for all.DEI Programs: American Airlines has implemented various DEI programs that focus on employee education, promoting diverse talent, and ensuring an equitable work environment where all employees have the opportunity to thrive.Summary
All three organizations—the U.S. Army, the FAA, and American Airlines—have placed significant emphasis on DEI goals, with formal recruitment and promotion strategies aimed at improving the diversity of their workforce. These goals include increasing diversity in hiring, creating an inclusive workplace culture, and ensuring equal opportunities for advancement for underrepresented groups. The Biden administration has generally supported and encouraged these types of initiatives across federal agencies and corporations, as part of a broader push for more inclusive practices in the U.S. public and private sectors.
Women are perfectly capable of being competent pilots.
I know many, many women pilots that are outstanding. There is much more to the story.
The problem with females is not that they cannot fly. It is that too often they are pushed forward despite not meeting standards. The military is especially prone to this.
But the most dangerous thing in the air is a pilot with around 500 hours. Enough experience to feel very confident, but still not that experienced in relative terms.
A 500 hour female... could be problematic.
To contrast, 1500 hours is the federally mandated minimum to be a commercial pilot. The flight hours for the military pilots is on the low side.
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The “woman pilot” was likely perfectly OK as a pilot.
The news just coming out that at the time of the incident the involved Air Traffic Controller (ATC) WAS HANDLING WHAT WAS NORMALLY SPLIT BETWEEN TWO CONTROLLERS. That well may have been a MAJOR CONTRIBUTING FACTOR causing the crash.
That the co-pilot was a woman may or may not be relevant. It depends on whether she was the one controlling the aircraft at the time and whether she had underperformed in the past but was given a pass because of her gender.
I am a retired Army Officer but not a piolot. I cannot understand how that helicopter acted almost like a guided missile aimed straight at the plane. How could the piolots not see it in the distance with all it’s lights on and it being a clear night? Something smells bad here.