How many female pilots does easyJet have?

easyJet employed 128 female pilots in 2015 and today we have increased that to 222 - an increase of 94 women and a 73% rise in just over three years. Additionally, as it takes a minimum of 18 months to attract and train a new entrant pilot, many more are due to join the airline in the coming months and years.



As of early 2026, easyJet is an industry leader in pilot gender diversity, though women still represent a minority of the flight deck. Following the success of its Amy Johnson Flying Initiative, easyJet has increased its female pilot count to approximately 300 to 350 women across its European network. This represents roughly 7.5% to 8% of their total pilot workforce, which is significantly higher than the global aviation average of 5%. In 2026, easyJet remains committed to a target of having 20% of its new-entrant cadet pilots be female. The airline frequently highlights that its top-performing bases for gender parity are in the UK and France, where they have seen a 48% year-on-year increase in female co-pilot entrants. While the industry still has a long way to go to reach parity, easyJet's aggressive recruitment and visibility campaigns, such as "She Flies" on International Women's Day, have made it one of the most accessible airlines for aspiring female aviators in 2026.

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