More than 250 female pilots, cabin crew, engineers and airport and operations centre team members across Qantas and Jetstar will helm over 50 all-female-operated flights in the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2025 (IWD 2025).
Taking off from today, the Qantas Group flights aim to inspire the next generation of girls and women to explore career opportunities within the aviation industry and build on last year’s momentum across Qantas and Jetstar.
The IWD 2025 services on Qantas, QantasLink and Jetstar will span 20 routes in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, starting with a Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Sydney on 3 March 2025.
Other Qantas Group routes throughout the week include Sydney to Hobart, Brisbane to Geraldton, Cairns to Melbourne, Sydney to Perth, Auckland to Christchurch and Tokyo to Fukuoka.
Aviation has historically been male-dominated with men still holding the majority of roles as pilots and engineers.
Qantas Second Officer B787 Brigitte Howe said she was proud to stand with her female colleagues to recognise how far the aviation industry has come and the incredible career paths available to women.
“It’s exciting to see incredible talent across Qantas and Jetstar come together in force so more flights than ever before can soar in recognition of International Women’s Day,” she said.
“These flights are a celebration of all the women who paved the path for the next generation and are ensuring today’s teams can thrive in a more diverse workplace.
“My hope is that young girls see these flights and are inspired to take up a career in aviation working beside supportive, passionate, inclusive and seriously talented women.”
Jetstar Senior Manager of Flying Operations Captain Lizzie Archibald emphasised that the all-female crews highlight the exceptional talent and leadership women bring to the aviation industry.
“Jetstar is proud to have women in leadership positions across the airline, inspiring the next generation of female leaders,” Captain Archibald said.
“Today’s flights are such an important moment to showcase to young girls and women all the different career paths aviation can offer, including pilots and engineers.
“From the flight deck and cabin to the operations centre, engineering, ground staff and corporate teams, this week is an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of women to the world of aviation every day.”
This year, women made up 20 per cent of the apprentice intake at the Qantas Group Engineering Academy, while a record 35 per cent of Jetstar’s 2025 engineering graduates are women.
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