Girls in Aviation Day

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13th, 2018

We are very excited to announce our 4th annual Girls in Aviation Day! Designed for girls aged 8-17 we have another jam-packed morning with interactive activities. The girls will meet a pilot, flight attendant, air traffic controller, military airforce crew, maintenance engineer, aerospace engineer, an airport fire fighter and aeromedical attendant at each of our Career Stations set up throughout the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. At each station the girls will have a hands-on activity and learn about their specific career.

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Kendra Kincade: Elevate Aviation

Kerri Salki: 94.3 The Drive

Speaker, philanthropist, columnist, air traffic controller - there is no doubt that Global Woman of Vision 2016 award winner and winner of the NAV Canada Chairman’s Award, Kendra Kincade is a true inspiration - a beautiful reminder to us all that it is possible to intentionally change your life and live your dreams.

Kerri is a born and raised Winnipegger who went from getting her Psychology Degree to serving drinks at the Second City in Toronto. Eventually she landed a comedy show and never looked back. Then came radio 11 years ago and she hasn't looked back. Every morning she joins her co-host Tom McGouran on 94.3 The Drive where they laugh it up and have a great time. Listen in and she's pretty sure you'll have a good time too!

Flight Attendant

Have you ever dreamed of being a flight attendant? Come and meet flight attendants who work for an international airline and hear about their exciting career!

Pilot

What makes an airplane go up and down? How does an airplane turn? Hop in a real airplane, put your hands on the controls and learn the principles of flight!

Airport Operations

You probably don't even realize that there's a whole team of people working together to make sure the airport is safe for your airplane to take off and land - find out how this team keeps our airport safe.

Air Traffic Control

Imagine what would happen to the hundreds of airplanes criss-crossing the sky if we didn't have air traffic controllers? Come and see how they keep all of this traffic organized.

Canadian Forces Careers

When an air force plane takes flight they take their whole team with them. See who comprises their entire support team and how they work as a unit.

Aerospace Engineering

Have you ever heard of Bernoulli's Theorem? This is the scientific principle that explains how a 100 ton airplane can fly in the sky. Aeronautical engineers use principles like this in their work every day.

Aircraft Maintenance

Just like your family car, airplanes need regular maintenance to keep them working safely. Come see these lovely wrench monkeys and the important work they do.

Air Medical Transport

Air medical transport is a growing field. It involves a life-saving team of flight nurses, doctors and paramedics - think of it as a flying ambulance!

Emergency Responder

Fire Fighters are an important part of the airport team. They are the first responders in the event of an emergency. All of their hoses are hooked up to the truck.

Girl Guides WAI Aviation Girl Fun Patch!

Women in Aviation International has created a Girl Guide fun patch to award to Girl Guides who take part in Girls in Aviation Day events. WAI’s Aviation Girl patch will be available exclusively through WAI chapters around the world to serve the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Girl Guide fun patches are worn on the back of the uniform vest to show participation and interest in a subject or activity. "Since the inception of Girls in Aviation Day we have included Girl Scouts, so we created the patch to make Girls in Aviation Day part of Girl Scout culture,” said WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. "We hope the girls will proudly wear their Aviation Girl patch and that it will serve to further promote an interest in aviation as a career and lifestyle.”
Girl Guides who participate in our Winnipeg Girls in Aviation Day event on October 13, 2018, will have the chance to earn the Aviation Girl patch.