WAI is dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation and aerospace career fields and interests. Our 12,000+ diverse global membership includes aerospace engineers, astronauts, fixed and rotary pilots, maintenance technicians, air traffic controllers, business owners, educators, journalists, flight attendants, high school and university students, air show performers, airport and airline managers and policy-makers.
The Australian WAI Chapter launched its inaugural Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) event in Canberra, ACT. The hugely successful event featured key industry aviation and aerospace organisations, an array of presenters and guest speakers with varied and diverse aerospace backgrounds. The day was concluded by an unprecedented behind the scenes tour of Canberra International Airport,…
Winter School Holiday Program 2017 WAI Australian Education Outreach Coordinator Dr ‘Z’ has been very busy over the school holidays! Around one hundred students took part in a huge four days of Sci-Fly STEM Outreach programs during the winter school holidays. With two days at Tyabb Airport, and a further two held at Swinburne Wantirna,…
The Australian chapter is thrilled to announce the launch of our very first regional scholarship. The WAI Australian Scholarship Award has been generously sponsored by TafeNSW Applications are now open with the presentation of the award to be held at our WAI Australian conference, planned for October 2018. WATCH THIS SPACE!!! More exciting scholarships to be…
It is the goal of our WAI chapter to assist the personal and professional development of future generations of aviation professionals. To achieve this goal, we are thrilled to be initiating the launch of our Australian Scholarship program, designed to inspire, educate and promote successful aviation careers! We are reaching out to our industry leaders to…
WAI Australian chapter members attended last weekends Wings Over Illawarra Airshow in Wollongong, NSW. Chapter Membership Outreach team leader Lea Vesic was thrilled with the number of women and girls that came to see her and the other WAI volunteers at the stall. “This has been an amazing weekend, we have had over 30,000…
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for aspiring pilots who are dedicated and passionate about a rewarding career with Virgin Australia. If your application is successful, you’ll secure a coveted place in the world class training facility, Flight Training Adelaide. Once you begin your cadet training course, you’ll be employed on a…
‘Gender diversity is not about companies meeting their quota numbers on a spreadsheet, it is about inclusion, acceptance & equal opportunities.’ WAI Australian National President Tammy Augostin. The WAI Australian Chapter hosted a wonderful event on the Friday evening during the spectacular Avalon Airshow 2017 highlighting gender diversity within the aviation fields. With over 100 guests…
Join WAI for a wonderful event being held during the Avalon Airshow in Victoria RSVP is essential due to catering numbers – please email your attendance to : WAIAvalon2017@gmail.com JOIN WAI when registering for the Friday evening event and you will also receive FREE Airshow Trade Day Passes for Tuesday through to Thursday Membership Application Download Avalon WAI Australian…
