Flight crew, pilots, and ground crew will be permitted to wear clothing they feel best represents them, regardless of their gender, gender identity, or gender expression, according to Virgin Atlantic.
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Let's be clear about something, regardless of gender, airline pilot is not the type of job to make statements or express one's individuality. This is why there are strictly enforced uniform policies. Most female pilots in fact do and can wear whatever they'd like. I often have my nails done.
Virgin Atlantic updated its gender identity policy by giving its crew the choice of what uniform to wear. The airline announced that it's allowing its female cabin crew and pilots to wear trousers and male counterparts' skirts at work.
While women are not mandated to wear skirts, they often must request to wear trousers. On top of that, work still needs to be done regarding footwear options.
Your height must be between 1.57m (5'2) and 1.90m (6'3). Height is accurately determined during the assessment process. If you're taller than 1.90m, you may submit an application, but may be required to undergo a functionality check.
While there certainly are fewer women training to be pilots, women also face gender-unique social pressures, double standards and systemic barriers that deter their entrance into aviation. Women have been interested in aviation since Wilbur and Orville gave up bicycles for airplanes at the turn of the 20th century.
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