Katrina Krispin has dreamed about flying in the
sky since she was a child. She believed in the strength of her dreams,
she went against all kind of stereotypes and became what she wanted to be. She
is a beautiful example of woman who has always believed in herself and in her
capabilities ,who fought for equality, for what she wanted and what she
deserved. Moreover, she proved that it is possible to be more than one thing,
there are no limits to our ambitions: she is a pilot but also a neonatal nurse
and a mom of 5!!!
“I have a Honours
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree and I also have several specialties in
nursing such as neonatal intensive care, lactation consultant and infant
psychology. I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada ,where I also obtained my
university education from York University.
I currently work in
Eilat, Israel, as a neonatal registered nurse and lactation consultant in the
When did you become a
pilot? Have you always dreamed about it?
“Growing up with three brothers and a father who were all fascinated with
aviation, especially military aviation - it was something normal in our house.
I grew up attending all air shows, built model airplanes and played flight
simulator on the first IBM’s that were ever released. Being the girl in the
family... it was never something that my parents suggested I do. I became a
nurse... but every time I saw a plane in the sky, I had to stop and stare.
When I moved to Eilat, I heard about the flight school here, and although it
took me 39 years to start... I did it!”
Have you find
obstacles being a woman?
“First of all, the flight school I’m enrolled in is even called Mr.Pilot.
I get comments all the time about it not being a place for women, or when I’ve
worn my uniform in public people first suggest that I’m a flight attendant.
It’s definitely still a thing - and that’s why I promote my journey so much -
I’m raising 5 future women!”
“Well, it’s not always easy. I guess I’m at a point in my life where I’ve
done my university education, and have already had my children - my daughters,
who are ages 19, 15, 11, 9 and 3. I do work full time, shift work, so I fit in
study and flying time in between it. I’m pretty good at organizing my time,
and I do have the support of my family in achieving the dream to eventually
become a helicopter pilot.”
What would like to
tell/advice to young people who dream about becoming pilots?
“We are capable of
doing whatever we set our minds to. It’s all a mindset.
Never let anyone
let you believe any different. Sharing stories like mine, I hope can give
motivation to women of any age, anywhere in the world.”
Sofia Di Filippo
@LADYCONA TEAM
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