​We are NORTHERN SPIRIT - the Winnipeg Chapter of Women in Aviation International

Who can join?

Anyone who has a passion and an interest in aviation can join! We have members who are students, air traffic controllers, Transport Canada inspectors, pilots, aerospace engineers, pilots, aviation enthusiasts and more - join today!

Local Chapter Events Every Month

Join us each month as we explore careers and the world of aviation. Come on a tour, listen to a guest speaker, participate in an educational seminar or come out for a fun evening and meet new friends. There's something new to do each month!

Scholarships

As a member of our chapter you can apply for our Spirit of Aviation Scholarship. This year we awarded TWO scholarships .

Networking and Mentorship

Joining our chapter offers much more than just local events and scholarship opportunities. Being a part of our chapter you will meet new people and forge new friendships. You may find a mentor or become a mentor for others. Aviation is a small world and networking can play an important part of your career progression.

Community Involvement

Our chapter is committed to hosting community outreach events such as Girls in Aviation Day.  Whether it's being a guest speaker at the Brownies, giving an aviation career presentation to a group of students or hosting scholarship info sessions, we love to share our passion for aviation.
We have a brand new Instagram Account for Girls in Aviation Day Winnipeg​! Follow us @giadywg as we look back at our Girls in Aviation Day events here in Winnipeg. 

Girls in Aviation Day Winnipeg https://www.instagram.com/giadywg/

Northern Spirit Chapter https://www.instagram.com/ywgspirit/
Thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, new spring scholarships are being offered in a variety of aviation/aerospace career pursuits. Click on link in profile for scholarship info!

All active WAI members are encouraged to apply for these additional scholarships, even if you were awarded a WAI2021 scholarship. There are many scholarships that are open to WAI members outside the U.S.A., and even one category just for International WAI Chapter members!

Members can view details of each scholarship, application requirements, FAQs, plus tips for submitting a winning application at https://www.wai.org/education/scholarships​.

Applications for the Spring 2021 scholarships are due May 18, 2021. Winners will be notified by July 1, 2021, with funds disbursed by August 1, 2021.

With the additional 48 Spring 2021 Scholarships, total WAI scholarships awarded this year are valued at $736,805, and nearly $14.1 million since 1995.
Look at these amazing Canadian organizations working hard to inspire women in aviation @northernlightsaero @elevateaviation @theninetyninesinc @manitoba99s @cwiacommunity @giadywg
Click here to listen to the recorded Air Time session with Northern Spirit Chapter President Kristin Long. https://fb.watch/5fW_SgXtVU/