During 2015, two pilot initiatives were launched following
research conducted amongst managers on their perception of
the balance between men and women within the business (with
the participation of IMS-Entreprendre pour la Cité):
— a mentoring scheme was established for high-potential
women, alternating collective with individual coaching sessions
to promote access for women to positions of responsibility at
the highest level within the company and the Group;
— a special training module was established to support
employees returning to work after maternity and / or parental
leave, aimed at enabling a smooth transition back into working
life within the framework of a positive work / life balance.
These initiatives will be pursued in 2016.
The operation of a flight by a women-only crew for International
Women’s Day on March 8 has been an established tradition within
Air France for the past eight years even if other flights are
operated with 100% female crews throughout the year. On
March 6, 2015, Air France thus operated a B777 flight regrouping
one pilot, two co-pilots, one senior flight attendant, two chief
flight attendants and twelve hostesses bound for Seoul.
The company also continues to participate in external awarenessraising
initiatives with, for example, in 2015, the:
— participation of Air France employees (including female pilots)
in the Women in Aviation Day in Mureaux during September
2015 organized by the French Association of Women Pilots
(AFFP);