Wonder-Women in Aviation initiative to encourage women into aviation

The students, who range from grades 10 to 12, will see how many women manage to build notable careers in aviation, the corporate world and technical positions. Students will discover the wonder of flight, as they will accompany cabin crew on their flights to Cape Town and Durban.

Others will shadow women in executive and managerial positions, in the various departments at the head office in Isando, Johannesburg.

"Furthering personal and economic development"

Some students will shadow women, such as Lorato Moroeng and Tumi Hlokwa, who work as craft technicians specialising in avionics for the airline's maintenance company, Jetworx.

1time CEO, Blacky Komani, says that initiatives such as this are crucial in furthering the empowerment of South African women. "The company recognises that the current statistics relating to females and youth unemployment in South Africa requires urgent attention in the pursuit of furthering personal and economic development amongst these two groups.

"We are delighted to have initiated this project and trust that the young women are as excited as our airline and maintenance staff. Through providing these young women with a practical education of the working world, their eyes will be opened to the job opportunities that await them after school and we are confident that they will be motivated to work hard and capitalise on these prospects."