Photos courtesy Office of Supervisor Diane Burgis.
By Supervisor Diane Burgis
Last Saturday, September 23, in our roles as co-chairs of the Contra Costa County Airport Committee, Supervisor Ken Carlson and I attended the East Bay’s first ever Girls in Aviation Day, hosted by Women in Aviation International and the Mount Diablo Pilots Association. More than 60 young women got to learn first-hand about aviation, aeronautics and aerospace, and the potential career paths available.
The event at Concord’s Buchanan Field featured planes, helicopters, drones, and flight simulators complete with VR goggles. Most importantly, it featured women working in the industry who provided inspiration and a day of mentorship to these young women.
Since the very first Women in Aviation International Girls in Aviation Day in 2015, the annual WAI event has grown every year since its first gathering of 32 events and 3,200 participants.
You can read more about the event in the Pioneer.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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