A key indicator of diversity, inclusion, and the evolving workforce structure in India’s aviation industry is the gender distribution of pilot licenses issued by the DGCA. Monitoring the number of licenses granted to men and women can provide insight into training opportunities, representation in high-skill aviation positions, and progress toward closing the gender gap in traditionally male-dominated fields. Understanding gender trends among pilots enables policymakers and industry leaders to identify obstacles, such as training costs, social perceptions, mentorship gaps, and career pathway challenges, as India’s domestic and international aviation industries continue to grow at a rapid pace. Designing focused interventions, scholarship programs, and outreach initiatives to promote increased female participation in aviation can also benefit from this information.

Furthermore, gender-disaggregated data on pilot licenses is essential for advancing workplace equity, enhancing corporate culture, and ensuring that the aviation workforce reflects broader societal objectives of gender empowerment. Such information is essential for assessment and transparency since airlines are increasingly emphasising gender diversity in their sustainability and ESG strategies. India already has one of the highest percentages of female pilots in the world, and ongoing monitoring of licence issuance helps maintain this development and inform future policies aimed at increasing women’s representation in technical and leadership roles in aviation.