On Saturday September 20, De Havilland Canada took part in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ in Red Deer, an annual event organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI).
The day was about encouraging girls aged 8 to 17 to discover aviation and aerospace through hands-on activities, aircraft tours, and conversations with people in the industry.
Our volunteers set up a mock aircraft skin where children used Cleco pliers (“Cleco fasteners,” are temporary fasteners that hold sheet metal panels or other materials in place for alignment and assembly) to remove and replace Clecos. Older participants, along with some parents, tried hand riveting with squeezers, giving them a small taste of the skills used in building and repairing aircraft.
Visitors were especially interested in our MRO work and our waterbombers. Parents asked about the training required to become an aircraft mechanic, and our volunteers shared guidance and information about the path into the field. Through these conversations, the team highlighted the many opportunities available at De Havilland Canada.
A big thank you to Bhavna Bakshi, Hirra Memon, Sharin Stephen and Gabriela Gil Gagne for spending their weekend inspiring the next generation and representing De Havilland Canada.
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