Annual Event Celebrating Female Aviators: Aviation Day 2023
In the ever-evolving world of aviation, three women are making significant strides in shaping the industry's landscape. Lisa Cross, Diane Dollar, and Dawn Kolbet are trailblazers, each contributing uniquely to Airbus's mission of fostering gender diversity.
Lisa Cross, a machining technician at Airbus Helicopters, brings over a decade of experience in the aerospace sector, particularly in quality assurance and warehouse management. Her expertise is a valuable asset to the company, but specific details about her contributions towards encouraging women and girls to join the sector are not widely documented [1].
Diane Dollar, a professional pilot and the founder of Forever on the Fly and Dare to Dream, is a pioneer in the aviation industry. Her initiatives aim to inspire and empower women and girls to pursue careers in aviation.
Dawn Kolbet, a senior aircraft technician at Airbus Helicopters, Inc., is another trailblazer. Her career began in the US Navy, where she performed search and rescue missions. Now, at Airbus, she is a member of the Centre of Excellence Rotors & Transmissions team in Marignane. However, information about her efforts to encourage women and girls in aviation is not widely available.
Airbus is committed to reducing gender inequalities in the workplace and has set targets for women's career development opportunities. The company participates in dedicated events worldwide, such as the Women in Aviation Conference in the US and the Semaine de l'Industrie in France, to reach out to young people considering a career in aviation.
In addition, Airbus offers employees tools and programmes to thrive in their working environment. Initiatives like "Fly Again" in India and local mentorship opportunities are designed to support and empower employees, contributing to a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
While the specific roles and contributions of Diane Dollar and Dawn Kolbet in encouraging women and girls in aviation are not extensively documented, their presence and achievements within Airbus are significant. Their stories serve as inspiration for those aspiring to break barriers and make their mark in the aviation industry.
References: [1] Airbus Helicopters
- Lisa Cross, despite her significant contributions to Airbus's quality assurance and warehouse management, remains less visible in efforts to promote women's health-and-wellness and encourage girls to delve into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, specifically in the space-and-astronomy and aviation sectors.
- Diane Dollar and Dawn Kolbet, through their inspirational roles in the aviation industry as pioneers and trailblazers, are quietly paving the way for lifestyle transformation and education-and-self-development in women, as their achievements serve as a testament for those aspiring to make significant strides in traditionally male-dominated fields.
- Airbus's initiatives like "Fly Again" and local mentorship opportunities in lifestyle and education-and-self-development aim to create a more inclusive and diverse workforce, encouraging women from all backgrounds to explore and excel in the science, health-and-wellness, and, of course, the ever-evolving world of aviation.
