Brenda E Robinson
In 1980 Brenda E Robinson became the Nations First African American Female Navy Pilot. Â Additionally, Robinson worked for American Airlines as a pilot for 17 years and retired in the early 2000’s.
During an interview with the Delaware County Times Robinson said, “I always thought (airplanes) were something that would be amazing to be part of, but I never thought of it as something I would do for a living,†she mused. “There were no women in aviation, except flight attendants, which I actually thought would be a cool thing to do. “I never thought I would climb the stairs to an airplane and turn left (into the cockpit). I just always assumed I would turn right and do something (in the cabin).â€