‘I was profoundly inspired’: Delta’s WING Flight introduces young women to careers in aviation
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on September 25, 2023
Eight years ago, then 17-year-old private pilot Gatlyn Ligon attended Delta's inaugural WING Flight – “Women Inspiring our Next Generation” – an experience she says left an indelible mark on her aviation journey. Ligon’s mother, a dedicated Delta flight attendant, believed it would be valuable for her daughter to be exposed to those who were already living out her dream.
Mom was right (as moms so often are).
“On the day of the flight, I remember arriving at the airport and being warmly welcomed by Capt. Joy Walker, a trailblazer as Delta's . . .
