Posted on 03/26/2025 4:52:46 AM PDT by xxqqzz
Eight years ago, then 17-year-old private pilot Gatlyn Ligon attended Delta's inaugural WING Flight – “Women Inspiring our Next Generation” – an experience she says left an indelible mark on her aviation journey. Ligon’s mother, a dedicated Delta flight attendant, believed it would be valuable for her daughter to be exposed to those who were already living out her dream.
“On the day of the flight, I remember arriving at the airport and being warmly welcomed by Capt. Joy Walker, a trailblazer as Delta's first female pilot. As I stepped onto the plane, I was greeted by a group of accomplished women, all donning the very uniform I aspired to wear,” said Ligon, now a Delta A320 first officer. “My most enduring memories revolve around my interactions with the pilots. Their smiles and encouragement ignited a fire within me. That day, I was profoundly inspired to strive toward the day when I could step into their shoes.”
Gatlyn Ligon and Cheri Rohlfing (Co-founder, WING flight) On Sept. 22, Ligon joined this year’s annual WING Flight in honor of International Girls in Aviation Day, bringing over 130 girls from Atlanta to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center located on Florida's Space Coast – similar to what she had done eight years ago from MSP to SEA. The eager students spent the day engaging with NASA leaders through a “Women in STEM” panel discussion and tours of Space Shuttle Atlantis® and Apollo/Saturn V Center, which featured interactive space exhibits, at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
The WING Flight is operated exclusively by women from the pilots to the flight attendant crew to the dispatcher, TSA, gate and ramp agents – allowing girls ages 11-18 to learn about careers in aviation and aerospace.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.delta.com ...
It is kind of amazing what women pilots can do that men can't do. In the last month, one Delta woman pilot caused the landing gear to brake and the plane to flip over and another clipped a wing with the ground in a go around. Then there was the military helicopter pilot who took out a passenger jet.
It is amazing what women pilots can do that men can’t do. In the last month,
<><>a Delta woman pilot caused landing gear to brake and the plane to flip over
<><>another female pilot clipped a wing with the ground in a go around.
<><>a female military helicopter pilot took out a passenger jet.
That’s just for starters.
And not one iota of concern for trusting passengers.
And don’t forget the most famouswoman pilot, Amelia Earhart. Wonder where she is these days....
What really happened to Amelia Earhart:
She was busy putting on lipstick when she dropped it and went to pick it up, pushing the controls forward as she reached for it on the floor in front of her seat. The plane went down fast and she never had time to call a “mayday”.
About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Delta
Delta, at every level of our organization, is committed to actively seeking diversity, boldly pursuing equity, and consciously promoting inclusion; not simply as percentages of representation, but as a necessary business imperative to drive systemic change that promotes equitable outcomes for all.
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In saner times, it was apparent that there are some folks for whom air travel was never intended, yet...
"Travel is for everyone. We’re focused on removing obstacles and creating a premium experience for all of our customers.” - Alison Lathrop, Delta’s Managing Director, Environmental and Accessibility Programs
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equitable outcomes for all:
Gatlyn Ligon, now a .....gag.....Delta A320 first officer reminiisced about the DEI-infected Delta’s WING Flight – “Women Inspiring our Next Generation”: “My most enduring memories revolve around my interactions with Delta pilots. Their smiles and encouragement ignited a fire within me. I was profoundly inspired to step into their shoes.”
Women pilots can do things that men can’t do. In the last month,
<><>a Delta woman pilot caused landing gear to brake and the plane to flip over
<><>another female pilot clipped a wing with the ground in a go around.
<><>a female military helicopter pilot took out a passenger jet.
All types should be encouraged. And, they should compete for jobs IF AND ONLY IF THEY MEET THE UNDEGRADED STANDARDS.
I was told that Delta has tons of pilots, lots of female ones, On the payroll, but NEVER FLYING!
Seemingly illogical (like that matters anymore), but interesting if true, because that would indicate that contrary to its propaganda campaign, Delta recognizes that there are some folks for whom a career in aviation was never intended.
But they sure can cook... the books.
No one was blocking them from careers in aviation. Maybe they just weren’t very interested! There was no discrimination. Could it be that the very nature of women makes them less likely to want a career as a commander of an aircraft than men?
It is interesting how Delta makes a big thing about DEI with all women crews, etc. Then two Delta planes with women flying them having trouble landing that usually never happens. Just seem to be basic pilot mistakes.
I am sure some women make good pilots, but trying to increase the percent women by bringing in unqualified pilots is likely to lead to problems.
Which proves DEI needs to D-I-E pronto!
Because personal plumbing is more important than the life of your passengers.
DELTA.
If these women are so equal to men why are they noteworthy or considered exceptional at all? Why can’t they just do their jobs and fade into the background like most people do?
There is nothing wrong with women pilots or male pilots if both are trained with rigorous standards that accept no failure.
“When you don’t whether you get there intact, or at all, choose Delta!!”
“The WING Flight is operated exclusively by women from the pilots to the flight attendant crew to the dispatcher, TSA, gate and ramp agents”
Why do I get the notion that the passengers were Delta’s lab rats hoping to survive the DEI experiment?
they do such a great job at parking so I can only imagine what they will do hauling a load of 2-legged cargo across the pacific.
As Sequoyah101 posted: “If these women are “equal” to men why are they singled out, considered exceptional? Why can’t they just do their jobs and fade into the background like men do?”
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