Captain Sofia Rodríguez
A320 Captain · Advocate for Women in Aviation · 8,200 Hours
About
One of the youngest female captains in Latin American commercial aviation history. Based in Madrid, Sofia flies the Airbus A320 family across Europe and the Mediterranean. A passionate advocate for gender diversity in aviation, she co-founded a mentorship programme connecting aspiring female pilots with experienced women in the industry. Named in the Aviation 50 Most Influential Women in Aviation list in 2022.
Experience
Captain - A320
Iberia Express
2020 — Present
Short and medium-haul European operations as Pilot-in-Command.
First Officer - A320
Vueling Airlines
2016 — 2020
European point-to-point routes from Barcelona hub.
Flight Instructor (FI)
Aeroclub de Madrid
2013 — 2016
PPL, CPL and IR instruction on SEP and MEP aircraft.
Education
Florida Flight Academy, Jerez
EASA CPL/IR/MCC
2013
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
BSc Physics
2011
Aircraft Experience
Flight Hours
Ratings & Licenses
Open to Mentorship
This pilot is available to mentor aspiring aviators.