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Fanni Pajer flies in some of aviation’s most demanding environments, navigating extremes that many pilots will never encounter. She is a highly skilled Ferry Pilot, Flight Instructor and Examiner, and Test Pilot. In this blog, Fanni reflects on her journey through the aviation industry as a single mother, sharing the challenges she has overcome and the importance of taking that first leap to pursue your dream. What is your current role in aviation? I am CFI and CTKI in Finlan

When faced with rejections or setbacks, it is easy to lose motivation and fall into a low mood. The following are healthy habits to adopt and words of encouragement to remember when going through a tough time during your training/career. Actions to add to your daily routine Reflection & Setting intentions Before going to sleep, reflect on the day you had – what brought you joy and what went well. Set an intention for the next day and write it down in your journal. Then, the m

Check out the latest jobs availabile at Skyborne including TKI and FI's! please see the lik below to learn more: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__uk.careers.skyborne.com_vacancies_vacancy-2Dsearch-2Dresults.aspx&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=8QTFsUECTmtEKSJOiLHG7QanlZSmfvF51X8IMPgNCdqpPS4lke0_cEnb-cwzcOJw&m=d0Lr_MGJGI1H6-h8qM9qO0fuJSwsPwmsw2v9xvsRLVsI0JptmMakEwWeeATP0lhs&s=WCtlUf-bY3BUSCkBFcu2Gi-R-SpNW1NV3iX-qzQaT3A&e=

May we introduce? Our first survey on the situation of women in German aviation is launching! The incomplete and largely missing research data on this topic demonstrates a need for action, which we at Elevate(her) are happy to address. We gather insights from the fields of private aviation, commercial aviation (cockpit and cabin), technology and maintenance, training, air traffic control, as well as from administrative and flight operations professions. The aim is to better u

By Namita Gupta How to find that first airline job Apply as soon as you are eligible to. One of the great things about aviation is that you don’t have to finish your training before you can already land your first job. While many airlines require you to have your Frozen ATPL license to apply, there are also opportunities to apply while you’re still doing your training. The quicker you land your first job, the fresher and more recent you will be in your skills, which will be h

Katherine said : " I am absolutely thrilled to share that I have been named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 – Manufacturing & Industry 2026 list. This is an honour I never could have imagined receiving, and it means more to me than I can fully put into words. To see Elevate(her) recognised in this way is incredibly special. It is a powerful reflection of the importance of the work we are doing to create greater visibility, opportunity, and representation for women in aviati

Airline is investing £18m to fund up to 160 places on the highly- competitive Speedbird Pilot Academy. The funding will cover the £100,000 cost of pilot training over two years and guarantee successful candidates a flying role on completion. Removing the costs levels the playing field and makes the prospect of becoming a commercial airline pilot realistic for all. British Airways’ fully-funded pilot training scheme has opened for applications for the fourth year running, with

"The influence of initial career motivation on long-term job satisfaction among commercial airline pilots" is the thesis which has been published in the " The Journal of the Air Transport Research Society (JATRS)" by the amazing Toria Bahrami. Read the full report below! https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2941198X26000102

Hi everyone, my name is Katherine Moloney - I am a private pilot, but also the founder of Elevate(her). Recently I have taken up triathlon alongside working in aviation and flying. For me it is really important to take time outside, look after my body, and challenge myself in new ways! Triathlon certainly was this for me. Before my first event I hadn't ridden a bike since I was very little, and hadn't really swam at all! However, I have really enjoyed this challenge and doin

A huge thank you to the incredible NATS team for welcoming us and for the generosity of the amazing women who took the time to share their journeys, insights, and experiences with our members. Your openness and passion are exactly what help the next generation see what’s possible in aviation. Opportunities like this are so powerful - bringing our community together, creating space for honest conversations, and highlighting the many pathways women can take within our industry.

Pilots spend long periods at high altitude where ultraviolet radiation is stronger and can pass through cockpit windows. Regularly wearing sunscreen helps protect exposed skin on the face, neck, and hands from sunburn, premature aging, and increased risk of skin cancer. Even on cloudy days or short flights, UV exposure accumulates over time, making daily protection essential for long-term health. Applying a broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen before duty and reapplying on longer sec

The team has been working on this incredible report for pver 9 months and recently we presented it in London for the first time! this is a very exciting moment. We know that this is a very important topic for the aviation community and we are dedicated to creating a positive impact for those looking to pursue a career in aviation. Stay tuned to learn more about this journey and to read the full report very soon!

This year we celebrated International Women's Day with an incredible event at Waterside with our Partner British Airways. We had a day centered around getting into aviation careers, with time on the desk top simulator, mini interview's with members of the British Airways team, and an incredible one on one CV workshop with the CV nerd!

A huge thank you to Delphine Legat and Jo Salter for co-hosting this incredible event with us. We had an amazing morning networking, connecting and taling about our goals and building towards our future ambitions. Thank you to everyone who attended, if you would like to see more events like this - let us know!

Advice for the ATPL theory exams Form a study group My advice to students currently taking their ATPL exams is to form or join a study group, rather than always studying on your own. Although studying independently allows you to focus without distractions, there are benefits to having group study sessions as well: A) You can bounce your ideas off each other. B) You can ask each other questions. Sometimes instructors are busy, and if you’re someone like me who asks lots of que

About me My name is Namita Gupta, and I am 25 years old. I was born in the Netherlands and have lived here for most of my life. I attended an international school and was raised with an Indian upbringing. I have also lived in India, the UK, and the USA. My decision to become a pilot Before my flight training, I studied at Maastricht University. I took classes in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Neuroscience. While I was enjoying the course, I couldn’t see myself

By Zoe Cameron-Casey I have always wanted to be a pilot. I set my sights on the career when I was still in primary school and never wavered from the plan as I grew up. Even a near-fatal aircraft accident during my initial flying training in New Zealand, long before joining an airline, didn’t stop me from following that dream. However, that experience did open my eyes to the importance of Human Factors. The engine of the single-engine aircraft I was flying failed, something th

Like many things in aviation, leadership and crew management styles were originally developed from the military. Military-style leadership is a hierarchical, top-down approach characterised by traditionally masculine traits such as assertiveness, decisiveness, and confidence. This method is valuable in high-stakes environments where clear authority is essential. However, an overly hierarchical approach can be inefficient in modern aviation operations, where teamwork and adapt

I never would have guessed I’d be a pilot if you had asked me when I was 18. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life, and, like so many, I went to college. I received a degree in Psychology in Business and started a career in Corporate America doing sales for a logistics company. Quickly, I realized I wanted to challenge myself and learn something new. I took a discovery flight in a Piper Cub and, as is the case for so many others, my life changed. I fell in love with

Nicola Winter joined the German Air Force in 2004, becoming the country’s second female fighter pilot, flying the Tornado and later instructing. In 2015, she was retrained on the Eurofighter Typhoon, one of only three women to do so. After leaving military service in 2018 as a Major, she transitioned into management consulting, emergency medical service, and space research, while earning advanced degrees. In 2022, she was selected for the European Space Agency’s Astronaut Res