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Girls in Aviation Day 2025 at Shannon Airport
Girls in Aviation Day 2025 at Shannon Airport on October 2 brought students and mentors together to explore careers in aviation and STEM across Ireland.
Shannon Airport in County Clare welcomed school-aged students, educators and industry volunteers for Girls in Aviation Day, a global initiative designed to tackle gender imbalance in aviation. The event on October 2, 2025 combined career talks, hands-on workshops and guided aircraft tours to give attendees a practical look at life in the skies and on the ground.
Organisers said turnout was strong and feedback positive, with participants praising mentorship sessions that paired young women with pilots, engineers and airport staff. Several airlines and aerospace companies supported the day by supplying speakers, equipment and tour access, highlighting pathways from STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) classes into technical and flight roles.
Girls in Aviation Day: hands-on workshops and mentorship
Workshops ranged from basic aerodynamics demonstrations to introductions to aircraft systems and career panels explaining what it takes to become a pilot, air traffic controller or aerospace technician. The mix of classroom-style talks and practical activities aimed to make aviation careers feel accessible and relevant to diverse students across the region.
- Event highlight: Girls in Aviation Day at Shannon Airport featured aircraft tours, mentorship sessions and STEM-focused workshops.
Teachers and parents noted the value of real-world exposure: seeing an aircraft up close, meeting role models and learning about training routes made abstract career options much more tangible. For many attendees, the day also provided clear next steps—whether that’s pursuing STEM subjects in secondary school, joining aviation clubs, or exploring local apprenticeship and cadet programmes.
Shannon’s event is part of a wider push across Europe and globally to increase female representation in aviation professions. Local organisers said they will use participant feedback to expand future activities and continue building links between schools and industry partners in Ireland.
