Female pilots at SIA represent 1.9% of workforce

Captain Vanessa Khaw, a former Singapore Airlines flight attendant, has transitioned to a pilot and instructor role after 15 years with Scoot. She is one of 61 female pilots at SIA and Scoot, representing 1.9% of the total pilot workforce. The percentage of female pilots at SIA has increased from 1.6% to 1.9% over the past year. Despite this growth, female pilots in Singapore still lag behind countries like India and Australia, where the percentages are significantly higher. Another female pilot, Lim Wen Shan, transitioned from the military to commercial flying in 2019. She highlights the challenges women face in aviation, but notes that increased visibility and outreach may encourage more women to pursue careers in this field.