About
This session will explore how rapid technological innovation across the aviation ecosystem is reshaping roles, reducing physical barriers, and unlocking new opportunities for women to thrive in operational, technical, and leadership pathways.
Airports across the region are undergoing a historic transformation driven by automation, digitization, and remote operational capabilities.
These innovations fundamentally change the skill sets required in airport and airline roles. Many tasks that were previously highly physical are becoming technology‑enabled, opening the door for far more diverse talent pipelines. As barriers tied to physical strength and on‑site constraints diminish, women – historically under-represented in operational airport and airline roles – are better positioned to enter, thrive, and lead in this evolving landscape.
Airports across the region are undergoing a historic transformation driven by automation, digitization, and remote operational capabilities.
These innovations fundamentally change the skill sets required in airport and airline roles. Many tasks that were previously highly physical are becoming technology‑enabled, opening the door for far more diverse talent pipelines. As barriers tied to physical strength and on‑site constraints diminish, women – historically under-represented in operational airport and airline roles – are better positioned to enter, thrive, and lead in this evolving landscape.
Speakers
Glory Wee
Acting Deputy Director-General / Head of School of Aviation Management, Singapore Aviation AcademyCivil Aviation Authority of SingaporeModerators
