This Company Has Supported Women in Aviation Since the 1930s

Did you know that Amelia Earhart made history in a Lockheed Martin aircraft? Her 1932 record-breaking, non-stop, Atlantic Ocean-crossing solo flight happened on board the Lockheed Vega. Flash forward 85 years, and Lockheed Martin’s support of women in aviation is stronger than ever, powering both pilots and employees who’d rather work with their feet firmly planted on the ground. Here are three things that define Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ support of its female workforce.

1. Leadership You’ll Look Up To

Meet Marillyn A. Hewson, Lockheed Martin’s chairwoman, president and chief executive officer. She also happens to be Forbes’ 2016 “Third Most Powerful Woman in the World”. Hewson, who joined the company in 1983, has added billions to its value in her three-plus decades working there.

2. An Emphasis on Making Everyone Feel at Home

Lockheed Martin is a big believer that making every employee feel valued starts from the top. That’s why they run inclusion workshops and training sessions for management-level employees to create a welcoming, supportive company worth building a career at.

3. … and Training the Next Generation of Female Leaders

From events like its Women’s Leadership Forum to a Leadership Development Program, you’ll be in great company while you’re chasing after those career goals. You’ll also get plenty of chances to network with people who are eager to help you get there.

4. A Culture of Welcoming Feedback

Despite everything they’re already doing to support female employees, the team at Lockheed Martin also knows there’s always room for improvement. That’s why they humbly ask “what can we be doing better?” when it comes to employee happiness. Although, would you expect anything less from a company that’s been  improving their approach to building game-changing aircraft for more than 100 years?

Ready to start your path to becoming an aerospace ladyboss? Learn more about working at Lockheed Martin here.