20 years after its first female technician, Brussels Airlines continues to attract women to technical careersBrussels, August 11, 2025 – 20 years ago, Brussels Airlines proudly welcomed its first fully licensed female technician to its maintenance facilities. Carolien Sterckx began her career in the early 2000s and officially became licensed in August, 2005. Today, Brussels Airlines employs 28 women in its Maintenance and Engineering department, which still represents only 8% of the total workforce in that area.
Diversity and Inclusion at the core
Brussels Airlines values diversity and inclusion. A diverse workforce brings a wide range of skills, perspectives, and experiences, making the company more flexible and creative. These qualities are essential for innovation and adaptability. This diversity also enables a deeper understanding of customer needs, contributing to the development of more customer-focused products and services.
Overall, 52% of Brussels Airlines employees are women. Female representation is also strong at the executive level, where 9 out of 20 (47%) top managers are women. However, gender representation varies significantly across departments.
Ground Operations (including check-in, gate, and lounges) has the highest proportion of female employees at 76%, followed by Cabin Crew at 72%. Departments with the lowest representation of women include IT (26%), Cockpit (10%), and Maintenance and Engineering (8%).
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