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Israeli Female Pilots Community
About us
The Israeli Female Pilots Community is the first of its kind in Israel, created to provide a professional and supportive home for women in aviation.
Our community connects Israeli women pilots across the globe, ranging from student pilots at the very beginning of their journey to highly experienced captains.
What started in August 2023 with 15 women meeting in a living room has grown into a cross-continental community of over 170 members.
Today, we operate through in-person gatherings, professional events, and a strong digital presence on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram.
In late 2024, the community set its official base at the House of Innovation in Petah Tikva.
The needs
Globally, female pilots comprise only about 8% of the pilot population. India breaks barriers with a reach of 15%.
Unfortunately, in Israel, women represent just 1–2% of pilots.
The barriers are many:
Low awareness of aviation as an option for women,
high training costs, and the challenge of entering a male-dominated environment.
Our community was founded by Naomi Schayek and Limor Semiar to change this reality and provide:
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Professional support- Guidance from women pilots at all stages of their careers, practical tools, meet-ups, online workshops, conferences, and peer learning.
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Mental and social support- A safe, supportive environment with a strong sense of belonging, encouragement, and shared understanding.
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Networking- Connections, collaborations, and opportunities within the aviation industry.
Our Activities
Since its founding, the community has hosted a wide variety of events:
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Introductory gatherings that highlighted the urgent need for such a community.
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Professional lectures by senior women pilots and industry leaders.
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A historic conference at Ben Gurion Airport with the airport’s management and a behind-the-scenes tour of the control tower and operations.
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Mentorship and empowerment events, as well as social and holiday celebrations.
The community has already made an impact beyond its own members- receiving media coverage, building partnerships with flight schools and national organizations, and sparking interest from groups worldwide.
Our Vision:
The Israeli Female Pilots Community aims to:
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Be a professional and social home for women pilots in Israel.
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Increase the percentage of women in aviation.
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Provide scholarships and opportunities to advance women in the industry.
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Encourage more young women to pursue aviation as a career.
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Lead systemic and cultural change within Israeli aviation.
Leadership & Team
The community was founded by:
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Naomi Schayek – First Officer, mentor, and flight instructor. Founder and Community Director (Israel).
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Limor Seminar – Private pilot in the ATPL track, electrical engineer. Co-Founder, Strategic Advisor & Operations Manager (Europe).
A strong team of dedicated volunteers supports the community across events, social media, communications, finance, and logistics.
