WORKFORCE Airlines' all-female Team Chix Fix, which is returning to the AMC for a third time. " There's nothing wrong with being a nurse, but this is also an excellent career choice for you. We can do maintenance just as well as the guys. " It's no surprise to anyone in the industry that aircraft maintenance is heavily male-dominated. According to Women in Aviation International, women comprise just 2.6% of all licensed aircraft mechanics in the United States. The figures are a bit better in Canada, where women make up an estimated 6% of all aircraft technicians, according to a 2018 report by the Canadian Council of Aviation and Aerospace. One way to start turning this tide is reaching girls in middle and high school, and raising awareness that aircraft maintenance isn't something just for boys. Gonzalez began pursuing her dreams Read, Learn, Grow Never miss an issue. Renew your AMT subscription/ Update your contact information Type in your account number (see your mailing label) and last name to access your information. Get an AMT subscription Borrowing from a colleague? Sign up today for your own FREE subscription! www.aviationpros.com/subscribe Don't like updating online? Contact customer service at 847-559-7598. 16 MARCH/APRIL 2022 2204AMT_House Ad Subscribe HH.indd 1 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY 3/31/22 8:03 AMhttp://www.aviationpros.com/subscribe