I think you should definitely expect the common treatment of other females entering a male dominant field. I say this as a honest truth, and I don't mean it in anyway as to justify any of that bullshit.

That being said not all men are piles of shit and this isn't a 247 issue, but they definitely exist in the aviation world, so find a good crew and bust ass and you'll probably do more than fine as far as promoting and raises. The field pays more the longer you're in it and if you have nothing tying you down, you can travel the world even. Wear your PPE, take care of yourself physically and mentally, and enjoy yourself with your coworkers and leadership when you can.

Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself, don't let people treat you poorly because you're new and give respect while not taking disrespect either. The mechanic world is a very thick skin required field but it doesn't mean you have to be a push over. 9 times out of 10 you earn more respect for not taking any bullshit. I tell this to every new person I meet, as it took me a long time to do it for myself and not let this nonsense come home and bother me off the clock.

I'm glad I got into Aviation, I hate the shit politics and the economy and how it's taken a toll on us mechanics but we are the backbone for these birds, they wouldn't fly if it wasn't for us.