​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.
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​Enrollment is now open; Aviation for Girls App to Launch on September 26 We live in a different world today and the safety of our attendees, volunteers and Northern Spirit chapter members is paramount. This year's Women in Aviation International’s 6th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) will be a virtual event available to all. GIAD20 wjil deliver a free, year-round experience for girls ages 8-17 around the world through the launch of a new Aviation for Girls (AFG) App, sponsored by the U.S. Air Force.
 
Available to all interested in aviation/aerospace and STEM, the AFG App is the tool WAI will provide to deliver valuable content and resources including career videos, virtual museum tours, scholarship information, hands-on activities, book readings in multiple languages, as well as digital issues of Aviation for Girls magazine. And despite the name, girls and boys are both welcome to participate.
To enjoy the full GIAD experience, while supplies last, WAI is offering free merchandise kits to participants featuring a GIAD backpack filled with a sticker, key chain, glitter tattoo, bandana, Aviation for Girls 2020, and a sectional chart. Additionally, GIAD T-shirts for adults and children, and caps are available for a small cost. Enroll today and sign-up at https://bit.ly/GIAD20. 

​Free merchandise kits while supplies last!
The Aviation for Girls App is available now to download, but the content will be launched on our official Girls in Aviation Day – September 26, 2020. Visit the App Store or Google Play and search for WAI Events. For other devices, including Blackberry and Windows, point your mobile browser to: https://bit.ly/AviationforGirlsApp