Since 2000, women and minorities, who make up less than 10% of all pilots, were factors in 66% of crashes caused by pilot error

Since 2000, women and minorities, who make up less than 10% of all pilots, were factors in 66% of crashes caused by pilot error.

Despite the disparity, major airlines are continuing to hire on the basis of identity rather than merit.

In January 2025, Delta CLO Peter Carter said the airline is “steadfast” in its DEI commitments and called them “critical to our business,” while United’s training academy maintains a goal that 50% of its graduates be women or minorities. Southwest likewise continues to pledge that it will “recruit, hire, and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce.”

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