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In good hands

Since the age of 15, our Guatemala-born pilot discovered her calling: to be a pilot. And she pursued it highly.

At 19, she became the first woman to have that career in her country, and at 27 she became an Airbus captain.

“With time, one shows how a woman can work in any field”.

Captain Castro is aware of her responsibility. For her, her job is not limited to piloting a large plane, but having dozens of lives on board arrive safely to their destination.

Ana Victoria Castro

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Starting from Zero

She has held more than five positions in the company. She was first appointed as Services Assistant at age 18, and she has recently shown she can attain any goal.

She is now Manager of the Customer Protection Center, advocating for the most important asset: the user.

For her, Avianca is her second family, which even took her to live in Leticia, Amazonas, where she found love.

Today, her work is as fast-flowing as the river that passes through that port, which she handles using her protective spirit.

Luz Adriana García

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A Good Friend

Among all the passengers she has tended to in her life, a special one was burned into her heart: a small, 4-year old boy traveling unaccompanied and who could not fall asleep unless he was held by someone.

She had to hold him in her lap and wait for him to be fast asleep so that he could handle the 6-hour trip to San Francisco.

She is Marcia Larios, Cabin Chief and crewmember of 35 years.

Being a part of the airline has sweetened her personality and made her passionate about her job, because she believes the company transmits a special human warmth: the same she provides every day to passengers.

Marcia Larios

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An example of dedication

Dedication has been the highlight of her 24-year career at Avianca. She came into the company to provide service to travelers at the airport, holding all positions, including the position of Baggage Auditor.

In 2002, she became part of the first Avianca Services team as Coordinator of Airport Services, in charge of creating the area.

While she remembers being a witness to key moments of the airline’s recent history, she shows that her career is an example of the fruits of efforts.

Angela Berbero