Top 70 Female Pilot Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 female pilot influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 16M combined followers. Median audience size is 138K (mean 229K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.8% (median 3%). That is 1pp below the 3.8% female pilot industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.2pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 21.4% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $957–$4,882 and a Reel $1,882–$7,865 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× female pilot premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $4,785–$24,410.
Key takeaways for female pilot in September 2026
- Maddie, Maria Fagerström, Shivani Kalra currently sit at the top of this female pilot ranking.
- Follower mix: 11.4% nano, 27.1% micro, 50% mid, 10% macro. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 13 countries on the list, led by United States (11.4%) and United Kingdom (4.3%).
- 47 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 47 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Shanelly at 6%, which is not the largest audience (Maddie at 1.6M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Female Pilot Influencers ranked
Maddie Mega
@pilotmadeleine🌎 Germany 🇩🇪 Malta 🇲🇹 USA 🇺🇸 ✨ Helping you create your dream bucket list!📌 Relationship Advice + Family Travel Tips 💌
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Maria Fagerström Macro
@mariathepilotSwedishadvocate for women in aviationlife in Spain | home renovation | veganCollabs:
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Shivani Kalra Macro
@keepem.flying787Aviation ✈️ | Travel 🌍 | Fitness 💪 | Lifestyle | Motivational Speaker 🎤• TEDx Speaker x7 | Featured in Vogue India• 📍 New Delhi, India 🇮🇳
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Zoya Agarwal Macro
@captainzoya✨Born to Fly AKA Achieve, Repeat!👩🏻✈️ Commander 777 ✈️🗣️ Speaker ❤️ Living the dream
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Teena Goswami Macro
@pilot_mommyProud mumma to Aaradhya & Avyan 👨👩👦👦 ,Aircrafts R love✈️❤️hubby is happiness👨✈️family is strength💪!! Blessed!!
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Maria Macro
@pilotmariaWelcome Onboard✈️FastJets - Slow Living. Sharing pilot life, co-parenting highs & the art of balance.Buckle up- it’s a journey!💌
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Anny Divya Mid
@pilot_annydivyaWorld's Youngest Woman Boeing777 CommanderAirIndia 🇮🇳 | Airline Captain ✈️ | AviationTelugu amaye!❤️Travel 🌎| Spiritual🔱| Lifestyle🧑🏻✈️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Michelle Mid
@dutchpilotgirl👩✈️| in Founder 👇📚| Author of ‘Become An Airline Pilot’ eBook📩|
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Stevie Triesenberg Mid
@bayflight27 • pilot • socal • product 1952 C35 bonanza & 1949 cessna 140A
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Dhanashree Bhosale Mid
@pilotdhana• A320 AIRLINE PILOT ✈• MARATHI MULGI 👩🏻✈️🇮🇳🇦🇪 • *ONLY ACCOUNT*• SOLO traveller 🌏
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Eva Mid
@flywitheva👩✈️ My online diary: flying and more 😄✈️🌏! 📩Contact: 📍Girl from The Netherlands, living in Hong Kong
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Stephanie Goetz Mid
@jetgirlstephanie🚀 TEDx speaker 🎥 YouTube✈︎ L-39 Albatros✈︎ President & pilot✈︎ Bombardier Global 6000✈︎ Entrepreneur✉️:
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Laura Braune Mid
@laura_braune🤍 Adventure and Aviation Lover✈️ Private Pilot | 💻 Digital Marketing🎞️ 🇳🇦 Namibian
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Helen van Dam Mid
@pilotvandam👩🏼✈️ First Officer KLM B737 🚴🏽♀️ Sports & adventure lover 📩 Email for collaborations
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Eser Aksan Erdogan Mid
@echosierra85✈︎ A330 girly girl airline pilot Trying to inspire & elevateMy life • Travel • Equestrian & WineloverDutch & Turkish based in Istanbul
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Michelle Curran Mid
@mace_curranEmpowering you to flip your fears & reach your potential.✈️ USAF fighter pilot turned speaker & author📕USA Today Bestselling Book: THE FLIPSIDE👇
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Morgan Mid
@almostcaptainmorgan👩✈️Airline Pilot ✈️ Boeing 737📍Disney💌 views are my own, not employer’s. Safety First!!
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Leigh Coates Mid
@helipilotleigh20 years as a commercial helicopter backcountry pilot. Sharing pilot life, fun facts, pro tips and the joys & beauty of aviation Podcast Interview⬇️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Lindy Mid
@pilot_lindy👩🏼✈️ A320 Captain | Dutch | Based in Italy 🌎 Adventure travel & Exploring destinations🏄🏼♀️ Wingfoil | Active lifestyle | Positive vibes
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Jessica Burch Mid
@jessica.burch• Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist • US Army Black Hawk Pilot • Dual Rated Commercial Pilot ✈️ & 🚁
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Charline Miquel Mid
@flying_charline✈️Private Pilot 👩🏻✈️ATPL student ✉️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Neha Thakare Mid
@capt.neha_t6Pilot 👩🏻✈️ | Instructor ✈ | Believer I Mother 👶I Wife I Fitness I Traveller | Skiing ⛷I YouTuber I 🦋 DM or Email for Enquiries♥️
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Rebecca Taylor-Neale Mid
@becca_taylor25•1st Officer Navigation •HX Hurtigruten Expedition Cruises•Collabs: •TikTok: Becca_taylor25
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Cooper Mid
@cooperthepilotCo-Star Gravity Guru Flugtag Team 2025 DFWC.O.O. check out my fav pilot gear 👇🏻
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Mindy Lindheim Mid
@schmiiindy🏷 I sell planes 👩🏼✈️ I fly planes🎥 I talk about planes 📩 Email me to buy & sell aircraft
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Daniela Weintraub Kaselow Mid
@pilotkaselow👩🏼✈️| Airline Transport Pilot in🇺🇸🇻🇪| Venezuelan♥️| Married
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Rosita Micro
@pilotbambiAin’t nothing like the real thing 🌍🦋🌿
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Annabelle Micro
@pilot_annabelle| 25 alaska | dhc-2 | super cub off-grid living flight instructor / commercial pilot
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Carly Ghafouri Micro
@flyingwithcarly24 • JSX First Officer 1946 Aeronca Champ & 1981 Piper Cherokee(my views are my own)
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Noemi Baechi Micro
@noemithepilotAirline Pilot 🛩️ Pilot Momma 🇨🇭🇮🇹 🇺🇸👩🏻✈️📍ORD basedWifey to ❤️Mom to my sweet boy James and doggo 🐶
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Chelsea Smith Micro
@highmaintenance_chels✨ based on a true story ✨👩🏼✈️ IR Commercial Pilot ⚙️ A&P IA Mechanic✈️ 1966 Cessna 150 🎥 Show Host 📚 FAASTeam Representative
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Holly Manvell Micro
@pilot_holly🇬🇧🇩🇪✈️ Aviatrix A318/A319/A320/A321📸 Just a snapshot👩🏼✈️ are my own & taken safely💙 Head of Social Media for Project Wingman
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Annie Vogel Micro
@pilotannieWriter, Pilot, Aircraft OwnerFounder: Collingwood, Ontario 🇨🇦𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙮 𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Catharina Cavallac Micro
@cattapilot🄿🄸🄻🄾🅃👩✈️•If your Dreams make sense, they're not big enough!•Collaborations:
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Sarah Stanley Micro
@sarahthepilot_19 | east tennessee first generation pilot
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Joi Schweitzer Micro
@thejoischweitzer✈️ Pilot helping others land their dreams🫶🏽 Wife + Mom of 2💕Believer🎬Actress | 🎤 Keynote Speaker📍ATL + MIA📧
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Katie Marsh Micro
@katie.marshAirline Pilot/General Aviation and the Great Outdoors.Key West, FL 🌴✈️Every opportunity has a shelf life. 💕🕊
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Kayla Grace Micro
@pilotconnCabin —> Cockpit Airline Pilot
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Jessica Cox Micro
@rightfooted🛩️ • World’s First Licensed Pilot to Fly an Airplane Using Only Her Feet✨ • Showing How to Live a Fulfilling Life👇 • Learn More
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Shanelly Nano
@pilotshanellyShanelly is a female pilot public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Claire Schindler Nano
@gillians_list🛩Pilot👩🏼✈️ 👩🏼🏫Masters Student🗺Adventurer🥊🌎💙Cygnus Aerospace, LLC
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Kayleigh Huth Nano
@kayleigh__huthKayleigh Huth is a female pilot influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Chelsea Nano
@pilotchelseaATL | Airline Pilot | A320 Just keeping it real around here
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Chandni Nano
@pilot_chandni𝒲ℯ𝓁𝒸ℴ𝓂ℯ 𝓉ℴ 𝓂𝓎 𝒲ℴ𝓇𝓁𝒹 ᥫ᭡ 🌸🛩️ Pilot & Inspiring Aviators 💫 🌍• Aviation • Lifestyle • Fashion • Traveller📍Tunisia✨🇹🇳
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Alexandra Bex Nano
@pilotalex_fr✈️ Airline Pilot 🇺🇸🇫🇷 Made in FranceJust sharing my journey and having fun with it!
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Emmaline Nano
@flyingwithemmalineEmmaline is a female pilot influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Charlotte Dadswell Nano
@aviatrix1979Flying Instructor, Head of Training, LAA Director, Imperial College alumna, Honda S2000, tea-drinker, knitter, cat person 🇬🇧✈️ Aeronca Chief ‘Oscar’
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Hassan Sharma Macro Glasgow
@hassansharmaCreating behind-the-scenes and how-to content as a female pilot enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Aiden Lewis Macro Dhaka
@aiden_lewisCreating community tips and tutorials as a female pilot content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Axel Hayes Mid Atlanta, GA
@axelwildAxel is a female pilot enthusiast based in Atlanta, GA, sharing tutorials and reviews.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Rowan Volkov Mid Mexico City
@rowancoEnthusiast and female pilot creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jordan Lopez Mid Austin, TX
@jordan_lopezFemale Pilot content creator from Austin, TX. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Roman Nair Mid Brooklyn, NY
@roman79Enthusiast and female pilot creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Grayson Walsh Mid Miami, FL
@grayson47Female Pilot content creator from Miami, FL. Posts about how-to content, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Atlas Hansen Mid New York, NY
@atlas.starFemale Pilot enthusiast from New York, NY. Posts about community tips, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Arjun Ellis ✓ Mid Nairobi
@arjun38Enthusiast and female pilot creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Arnav Mwangi Mid Osaka
@arnavlifeHobbyist and female pilot creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Xavier Brooks Mid Vancouver
@xavierbrooksContent creator and female pilot creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Lorenzo Kang Mid Rio de Janeiro
@lorenzo88Creating reviews and tutorials as a female pilot hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Fionn Bernard Mid Stockholm
@fionn.worldCreating how-to content and community tips as a female pilot educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mason Silva Mid Denver, CO
@masonsilvaMason is a female pilot educator based in Denver, CO, sharing reviews and tutorials.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Damari Morgan Mid Rio de Janeiro
@damarimorganCreating tutorials and reviews as a female pilot educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Ethan Moreau Mid Brisbane
@ethan.moreauCreating how-to content and community tips as a female pilot hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Emerson Foster Micro Ho Chi Minh City
@emersonfosterEmerson is a female pilot educator based in Ho Chi Minh City, sharing behind-the-scenes and tutorials.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Luca Wang Mid Liverpool
@lucawangFemale Pilot educator from Liverpool. Posts about how-to content, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Arjun Huang Micro Florence
@arjun.glowFemale Pilot enthusiast from Florence. Posts about tutorials, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Charlie Lima Micro Mumbai
@charlie.limaFemale Pilot enthusiast from Mumbai. Posts about behind-the-scenes, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Hiro Schmidt Micro Glasgow
@hiro.starHiro is a female pilot enthusiast based in Glasgow, sharing behind-the-scenes and reviews.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Morgan Oliveira Micro Seattle, WA
@morgan.oliveiraFemale Pilot content creator from Seattle, WA. Posts about reviews, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Liam Reed Micro Brooklyn, NY
@goldenliamCreating how-to content and community tips as a female pilot content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× female pilot adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $957 | $4,882 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $1,882 | $7,865 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $4,785 | $24,410 |
What this female pilot influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~8.7 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,962 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (87.1%). A meaningful secondary slice is Portuguese (2.9%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 47 female / 23 male. Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 8 | 11.4% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 19 | 27.1% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 35 | 50% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 7 | 10% |
| Mega (1M+) | 1 | 1.4% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 8 | 11.4% |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 4.3% |
| Brazil | 2 | 2.9% |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1.4% |
| Mexico | 1 | 1.4% |
How to brief female pilot influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Female Pilot Influencers vs related lists
Female Pilot Influencers matches AI Influencers on average engagement (2.8%) and has a larger median audience (138K vs 137K).
Female Pilot Influencers averages 0.9pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (138K vs 623K).
Female Pilot Influencers averages 0.9pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (138K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female Pilot Influencers (this page) | 70 | 138K | 2.8% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (47 verified public figures, 23 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Female Pilot Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top female pilot influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 female pilot influencers is led by Maddie, Maria Fagerström, Shivani Kalra. Combined they represent 16M followers, with an average engagement of 2.8%. 47 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this female pilot list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 138K followers, 2.8% average ER, 21.4% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for female pilot Instagram accounts?
For female pilot we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.8%, which is 1pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do female pilot influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $957–$4,882; a Reel is $1,882–$7,865. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these female pilot influencers based?
The ranking spans 13 countries. The largest shares are United States (11.4%), United Kingdom (4.3%), Brazil (2.9%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these female pilot influencers?
47 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the female pilot list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with female pilot?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.