The overall mission of the Experimental, Quantitative, and Qualitative Underrepresentation Analysis of Aviation Labor-force (EQQUAAL) project is creating a safe and inclusive work environment open to ..
The overall mission of the Experimental, Quantitative, and Qualitative Underrepresentation Analysis of Aviation Labor-force (EQQUAAL) project is creating a safe and inclusive work environment open to all individuals by restructuring organizational and operational systems in the aviation industry. Investigating how colleges and universities can increase the representation of females and people of color in faculty, particularly at higher ranks, is a major focus of EQQAAAL. Regarding gender diversity, previous research by Luedtke (1994) revealed a concerning lack of representation for women in aviation education with only 10.5% in aviation faculty positions. Recently, a Workforce Report on Women in Aviation by Lutte (2019) showed slight changes in numbers in over two decades. Specifically, Luedtke (as cited in Lutte, 2019) reported women represented only 20.8% of full-time aviation faculty, and only 19.3% of aviation academic leadership positions were held by women. Few research studies have examined racial diversity in aviation academic institutions. Addressing this issue, the specific objective of this study is surveying individuals in academic positions to learn how they feel about aspects of their academic workplace environment. Survey questions cover a range of topics including job satisfaction, professional growth opportunities, organizational policies and practices, and factors influencing promotion and tenure.