“Women are underrepresented in aviation and I look forward to working with Secretary Chao, the FAA, and the advisory board to develop strategies that will encourage more women to consider careers in the aviation industry.”
Source: Former U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson, commenting on her appointment by SecTrans Elaine Chao to the newly-formed Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB). Wilson will serve as chair of the board. Dr. Wilson is the President of The University of Texas at El Paso, one of the top 5% of research universities and one of the nation’s leading Hispanic-serving institutions. She previously served as the 24th Secretary of the Air Force and represented New Mexico in the U.S. Congress for