Women in Aviation

STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR WORKING WOMEN People and Organizations (Assignment MBA of London Metropolitan University) by Shehani Perera There are many symptoms of stress. Each woman reacts to stress in unique ways  (Cleveland Clinic , 2023) . Common symptoms of stress in women include: Physical -  Headaches , difficulty sleeping, tiredness, overeating/under eating, skin problems, drug and alcohol misuse, lack of energy, upset stomach, less interest in sex/other things you used to enjoy. Emotional -  Anxiety,  depression , anger, unhappiness, irritability, feelings of being out of control, mood swings, frustration. Mental -  Forgetfulness, worry, can’t make decisions, negative thinking, lack of focus, boredom. Occupational -  Work overload, long hours, tense relations, poor concentration, unfulfilling job. Social -  Less intimacy, isolation, family problems, loneliness. Women in particular face a unique ...

 Time Management for Working Women People and Organizations (Assignment MBA of London Metropolitan University) by Shehani Perera This empowering quote by Eleanor Roosevelt simply brings to light the strength of a woman and how she rises to the occasion gallantly when faced with a tough and challenging situation  (Wisdom Times, 2023) . A woman is like a tea bag—you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Especially for a working woman loaded with domestic responsibilities, every day is a challenge! Women have come a long way. Today they are strong, educated, self-sufficient and financially independent without letting go of their softness, their innocence, or their loving and caring nature  (Wisdom Times, 2023) . When it comes to the office and home, one needs to figure out how to balance. Time management for the working woman is critical. The keyword is ‘Prioritize. In fact several studies have observed that women can switch smoo...

  Barriers and Restrictions for Women Empowerment People and Organizations (Assignment MBA of London Metropolitan University) by Shehani Perera In a country, cultural values have an impact on the conceptualization of empowerment. Mason and Smith stated that women’s empowerment absolutely imposes that in all human societies the men commands women, or to be further specific, males control at least small segment of the women of their societal strata, especially of their families and households(Mason, Karen, Herbert. 2003) Girls and women comprise 3/5 of the poor among the world. The rate of poverty is high and is poorer than that of males as evident gender disparities in education, jobs and decision-making power exists. The patriarchal nature of societal structure in Pakistan provides women less likelihood to get hold of land, low level of legal support for justice and little opportunities for political participation. Women are still mostly isolated into occupations that are less ...

A DAY IN LIFE OF A FEMALE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER WORKS AT BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT People and Organizations (Assignment MBA of London Metropolitan University) by Shehani Perera The day in the life of a female Air Traffic Controller (ATC) is full of energy at any given minute. Continuous updates from different control towers, aircrafts that arrive and depart, fellow controllers who check weather and other updates keep this operation going. But what is unique about being an Air Traffic Controller is the fact that they not only have to take instantaneous decisions but they have to think and act fast all the time.  For one to be qualified as an ATC they need to face around seven exams in addition to interviews and get security clearances prior to obtaining their licenses. Then there are simulated practicals at allocated centers and they need to train for 180 hours under a licensed controller to complete the on-the-job training. Then they have to do live air traffic controllin...

The Impact of Shift and Night Work on Health Related Quality of Life in Working Women People and Organizations (Assignment MBA of London Metropolitan University) by Shehani Perera Shift work, defined as “any work organization of working hour that differs from the traditional diurnal work period,” has been recognized as a health related quality of life related factor in economically active individuals [factors influencing health of workers and tolerance to shift work, Costa, 2003, p.263-288]. Shift work has the potential to disrupt family and social life and can intrigue chronic fatigue, sleepiness, and somatic symptoms because it often goes against the rhythmic timing system of diurnal humans. Yet shift work is becoming increasingly common in economies that rely on manufacturing, transportation, retail, service, and hospitality sectors. Specifically, the effect of shift work can be particularly pronounced among women. Since women often have higher levels of family responsibilities, par...

 WORK LIFE BALANCE People and Organizations (MBA London Metropolitan University) by Shehani Perera Job satisfaction mostly appears at the level to which employees have optimistic or unenthusiastic manner towards their employment (Ahmad M. B., Wasay E., & Jhandir S. U., 2012). For an employee in an any organization, work – life balance (WLB) is very crucial as it is directly affecting the employee’s well being and the future of the organization. It is linked with employee’s performance and behavior. It forms better productivity at work and strengthens relationships. Work life balance is a combination of family satisfaction, job satisfaction and psychological health. Marital status, working hours, necessity of flexibility, added working hours and over time, distort the work life balance (Fleetwood S., 2007) . Establishing a balanced home and work environment is the most critical step toward achieving WLB. Numerous facets of an individual’s life are out of balance, resulting in a ...

 GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN AVIATION People and Organizations (MBA London Metropolitan University) by Shehani Perera  In 2011 ICAO published a report about projected pilot and training capacity shortage (ICAO, 2011). This describes the main reasons for low female representation in piloting, air traffic controlling training recruitments. International Air Transport Association (IATA)  reports that the proportion of women holding C-level roles in the industry is just 3%. The main reason behind this could be the problem of gender discrimination and societal stereotype that believes that those are purely male type of job are dominant among the negative ones. Moreover, reasons such as “Lack of role models for young girls and women in aviation”, “Cultural sexism” and “Lack of acceptance from male peers and passengers” continue to hinder the promotion of the pilot and air traffic control profession among women. Subsequently cost of training programs specially piloting also affects...

WOMEN IN AVIATION In the modern world, women participation in various job roles can be seen increasing rapidly. Women are taking over responsibilities and duties even in industries that have been traditionally dominated by men, and their participation in extra ordinary occupations are also highlighting than earlier. "Aviation" is one of major fields as such . In aviation, involvement of women can be seen in Piloting, Air Traffic Controlling, Ground Handling, Representing Airlines and many other. There are many things to be discussed in women participation in a field like Aviation which is not ordinary. Women will have to face many challenges as she has to continue duties in her profession and at the same time she has many responsibilities lie upon her as a mother, wife or even as a sister.  In aviation performances, Safety and expeditiousness are major factors that has to be considered by all who are engaged in. Human factors such as fatigue, gender, physical fitness will af...