GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Event Schedule:
2:30 pm – Parking Shuttle Bus Service Begins
3:00 pm – Doors Open
4:00 pm – Career Station Programming & Speaker Series Start
6:30 pm – Final Opportunity to Visit Career Fair Booths
7:00 pm – Last Shuttle Buses Depart to Parking Lot
2:30 pm – Parking Shuttle Bus Service Begins
3:00 pm – Doors Open
4:00 pm – Career Station Programming & Speaker Series Start
6:30 pm – Final Opportunity to Visit Career Fair Booths
7:00 pm – Last Shuttle Buses Depart to Parking Lot
*NEW* Speaker Series for Girls 14+ and Parents from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
How to Become a Professional Pilot: Where Do I Start?
An overview of flight training paths, types of pilot licenses, deciding between flight school, college, university or the military, and the career steps from your first flight to the captain's seat.
Funding Your Dreams: Aviation & Aerospace Scholarships
Learn how to find scholarships, what makes a strong application, and tips for standing out. Perfect for students and parents!
Presented by Kimberly Ballantyne - Calm Air
Work-Life Balance in Aviation: Is It Possible?
Hear from professionals on how they juggle demanding schedules, travel, family life, and personal wellness in the aviation industry.
Presented by Kristin Long - WestJet Airlines
Serving and Soaring: A Woman's Experience in the Air Force
Military aviators and support personnel share what it’s really like to train and serve as women in the armed forces.
Presented by Colonel Jody Hanson - 17 Wing Commander and Major Mary-Louise Gordon - Logistics Officer
Voices in the Sky: What Does an Air Traffic Controller Do?
Discover the high-stakes, fast-paced world of air traffic control, and learn how to train for one of the most important safety roles in aviation.
Presented by Leslie Favreau - NavCanada
Explore Careers in Aviation and Aerospace during our Career Station Programming from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Flight AttendantMeet experienced flight attendants and explore what it’s really like to work above the clouds! Learn how they travel the world, connect with people from all walks of life, and build exciting, rewarding careers in the skies. Most importantly, discover their vital role in keeping passengers safe and calm in all kinds of situations.
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Pilot✈️ How does an airplane fly?
Discover what makes it go up, down, and all around! Climb into a real cockpit, take the controls, and experience the thrill of flight while uncovering the science and secrets behind how airplanes soar. |
Aerospace EngineeringEver wonder how a 100-ton airplane can fly? It’s all thanks to science—specifically, Bernoulli’s Principle! Aeronautical engineers use this and other important concepts to design the amazing aircraft you see in the sky. Come learn how it all works!
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Air Traffic ControlImagine the sky filled with hundreds of airplanes, what would happen without air traffic controllers to guide them? Come discover how these aviation heroes keep everything safe and organized in the busy skies above!
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Canadian Forces CareersThere are dozens of exciting careers in the Air Force - it's not just about flying planes! When an Air Force aircraft takes off, it’s backed by an entire team on the ground and in the air. Come meet the people who make up that support crew and learn how they work together as one powerful unit.
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Aircraft MaintenanceJust like your family car, airplanes need regular maintenance to stay safe and ready to fly. Come meet the skilled aircraft maintenance engineers who keep everything running smoothly—and learn why their work is absolutely essential to aviation safety.
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Aeromedical AttendantAir medical transport is a fast-growing, life-saving field—especially essential in our province. Think of it as a flying ambulance, staffed by expert flight nurses, doctors, and paramedics who provide critical care in the air. In a province where remote communities and long distances are common, this service is vital. Come meet the incredible team that makes it all possible!
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An exclusive Event for Girls Ages 8–17
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Northern Spirit Chapter will proudly host the 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day. This exciting event will take place at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada.
Today, there has never been a greater demand for skilled professionals in aviation and aerospace. Manitoba has long been a hub for aviation, with Winnipeg recognized as the largest aerospace center in Western Canada and the third largest in Canada. Careers in aviation and aerospace are dynamic, rewarding, and full of opportunity. Our goal is to inspire youth—especially girls—to see that these careers are open to everyone, even as the industry continues to address the gender gap.
This year, 250 girls will have the chance to explore a wide range of rewarding careers in the aviation and aerospace sectors. The event features hands-on, interactive stations where participants will meet inspiring women role models and learn about their exciting careers. Career stations will include pilots, air traffic controllers, aerospace engineers, aircraft maintenance engineers, flight attendants, aeromedical attendants, and Canadian Forces personnel.
New this year, girls aged 14 and up can choose between participating in the Career Station programming or attending the Speakers Series, which runs parallel to the career stations. The Speakers Series, designed for girls 14+ and parents, will cover engaging topics such as: how to become a professional pilot, what it’s like being a woman in the military, hunting for scholarships, work-life balance in aviation, and the role of an air traffic controller.
Our programming is designed for girls aged 8 to 17 (Grades 3 to 12). Including girls in Grade 3 who will turn 8 by December 31, 2025.
Please note: space is limited, so we encourage you to arrive early to secure your spot.
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Northern Spirit Chapter will proudly host the 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day. This exciting event will take place at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada.
Today, there has never been a greater demand for skilled professionals in aviation and aerospace. Manitoba has long been a hub for aviation, with Winnipeg recognized as the largest aerospace center in Western Canada and the third largest in Canada. Careers in aviation and aerospace are dynamic, rewarding, and full of opportunity. Our goal is to inspire youth—especially girls—to see that these careers are open to everyone, even as the industry continues to address the gender gap.
This year, 250 girls will have the chance to explore a wide range of rewarding careers in the aviation and aerospace sectors. The event features hands-on, interactive stations where participants will meet inspiring women role models and learn about their exciting careers. Career stations will include pilots, air traffic controllers, aerospace engineers, aircraft maintenance engineers, flight attendants, aeromedical attendants, and Canadian Forces personnel.
New this year, girls aged 14 and up can choose between participating in the Career Station programming or attending the Speakers Series, which runs parallel to the career stations. The Speakers Series, designed for girls 14+ and parents, will cover engaging topics such as: how to become a professional pilot, what it’s like being a woman in the military, hunting for scholarships, work-life balance in aviation, and the role of an air traffic controller.
Our programming is designed for girls aged 8 to 17 (Grades 3 to 12). Including girls in Grade 3 who will turn 8 by December 31, 2025.
Please note: space is limited, so we encourage you to arrive early to secure your spot.
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Girl Guides WAI Aviation Girl Fun Patch!Women in Aviation International (WAI) has created a special Aviation Girl fun patch just for Girl Guides who participate in Girls in Aviation Day events. This exclusive patch, available only through WAI chapters worldwide, celebrates the connection between aviation and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Fun patches are worn on the back of the Girl Guide vest to show participation in special activities. “Since the inception of Girls in Aviation Day, we’ve included Girl Scouts,” says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. “We created the patch to make Girls in Aviation Day a meaningful part of their experience. We hope they’ll wear it proudly and feel inspired to explore aviation as a career and a lifestyle.” Girl Guides attending Winnipeg’s Girls in Aviation Day on September 20, 2025, will have the opportunity to earn their very own Aviation Girl patch! |
Explore Aviation Anytime with the Aviation for Girls App
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Students interested in aviation, aerospace, and STEM can access the Aviation for Girls app, a free, year-round resource developed by Women in Aviation International (WAI). This engaging platform offers a wealth of content designed to inspire and educate the next generation of aviation professionals.Flying+5Apple+5Apple+5 Key Features:
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