Historically, the commercial and military aviation sectors have experienced a significant gender disparity stemming from complex socioeconomic, cultural, and historical factors. For decades, military aviation served as the primary pipeline for commercial airline pilots, and structural barriers or limited opportunities for women in armed forces pilot training restricted early entry pipelines. Additionally, high initial training costs, demanding lifestyle schedules, and entrenched gender stereotypes regarding technical professions contributed to lower enrollment rates of women in flight schools. However, modern industry initiatives, diversity scholarships, and targeted outreach programs are actively working to bridge this gap.