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Phoebe Omlie

1902 - 1975

Personal Information

Born: 1902

Died: 1975

Professional Life

(November 21, 1902 – July 17, 1975) was an American aviation pioneer, particularly noted for her accomplishments as an early female aviator.[1] Omlie was the first woman to receive an airplane mechanic's license, the first licensed female transport pilot, and the first woman to be appointed to a federal position in the aviation field.[2]