Cebu Pacific hosted 120 aspiring young Filipina aviators at its Training Academy (TRAAC) for this year’s Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD), giving them a firsthand look at the people behind airline operations.
An annual international initiative of Women in Aviation International (WAI), GIAD encourages young women to explore careers in aviation and aerospace through hands-on activities, learning sessions, and conversations with industry professionals.
Led by CEB’s women’s community, EmpowHER, in partnership with Women in Aviation International – Philippines (WAI-PH), this year’s event welcomed daughters of employees from CEB and its subsidiaries, 1Aviation and Aplus. Female students from Air Link International Aviation College, De La Salle University, Gat Andres Bonifacio High School, and Ignacio Villamor High School also took part.
At TRAAC, participants learned how teams across flight operations, aircraft maintenance, and customer experience work together to keep the airline running. They also heard from women aviation professionals, who shared their career journeys and advice on pursuing opportunities in the industry.
“Building a stronger, more inclusive aviation workforce starts by helping young people see themselves in it. By giving young women early exposure to the people, possibilities, and diverse careers behind an airline, we can help them discover where their strengths can take them, and open their minds to careers they may never have imagined,” said Felix Lopez, CEB Chief Human ResourcesOfficer.
Women remain underrepresented in several areas of aviation, particularly in technical and flight-related roles. Through GIAD, WAI-PH and its industry partners aim to broaden young women’s exposure to aviation and inspire them to explore the many career opportunities available in the industry.
For CEB, the initiative also gives employees a way to help develop future aviation talent. Through EmpowHER and other employee-led communities, the airline encourages its people to share their experiences, create learning opportunities, and help the next generation see what a career in aviation can offer.
