How Unexpected Career Paths Lead to Industry Leadership for Women in Aviation

How Unexpected Career Paths Lead to Industry Leadership for Women in Aviation

June 12, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 252

About this episode

Elisabeth Dickinson and Lindsay Parrott discuss their unexpected career paths and leadership roles in aviation, emphasizing women's success and the gender gap in the industry.

This episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast features Elisabeth Dickinson and Lindsay Parrott, two franchise owners with RealClean Aircraft Detailing. Elisabeth and Lindsay share how their unique backgrounds brought them to their current leadership roles at an aviation services company, from developing key skills in different fields to falling in love with the aviation community. As women in high-level leadership roles at an aviation services company, Elisabeth and Lindsay also give insight into how women can succeed and thrive in aviation and how companies in the industry can work toward closing the gender gap in the workforce.

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