Women in Aviation International

Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests. Our 12,000+ membership includes astronauts, corporate pilots, maintenance technicians, air traffic controllers, business owners, educators, journalists, flight attendants, high school and university students, air show performers, airport managers and many others.

History

WAI began in 1990 and was formally established in 1994 as a nonprofit organization. The first International Women in Aviation Conference was held in Prescott, Arizona, in 1990.

Local Support

WAI provides year-round resources to assist women in aviation and to encourage young women to consider aviation as a career. WAI also offers educational outreach programs to educators, aviation industry members and young people nationally and internationally. Our most recent initiative is our Girls in Aviation Day program for girls ages 8 - 17.

Scholarships

One of the most exciting benefits of Women in Aviation International memberships are the scholarship we are able to offer.
Available scholarships are announced each summer and application deadlines will be late November. Scholarships will be awarded each year at the annual WAI Conference.
There are scholarships for pilots, Aviation maintenance engineers aerospace engineers, aviation managers, corporate flight attendants and many more.

WAI Mentor Connect

Make the connections you need to grow in the aviation industry by participating in and reaching out to our incredible network. Log in on WAI.org to search for mentors in your area of interest, or create a profile to serve as a mentor yourself!

Junior Membership is Free

Junior Members (ages 5-15) receive Free membership
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To register as a Junior WAI Member, you must include your birthday and the name of the school you are currently attending in your membership application. Be aware that Junior Members are not eligible to apply for WAI scholarships.
Please note that your membership will expire 60 days after your 16th birthday, at which time we hope you will upgrade your membership to a Student Membership or an Individual Membership.

WAI Conference

The opportunity to attend a Women in Aviation conference is more valuable than you can imagine. It is an inspiring and amazing event where over 3000 women are passionate about aviation gather together to learn, support, network, mentor and grow. There is no other venue on earth I know of that accomplishes so much and makes you so proud to be part of the Women in Aviation sisterhood. You will walk away from the conference with renewed passion, determination and desire to continue to pursue your aviation dreams. If you have never attended a conference definitely consider making this the year you go!
2026 Conference

Chapters

Chapters provide local networking at regularly scheduled meetings, programs that include local speakers and tours of aviation facilities, community outreach efforts to encourage young people to pursue aviation careers and regional scholarship opportunities. Maximize your WAI membership experience by joining a chapter, and benefit from educational and networking activities throughout the year.
Join our Winnipeg chapter today!

Aviation for Women Magazine

Published four times annually, Aviation for Women magazine is a must-read among WAI's more than 20,000 members around the world. Available in both print and digital formats, the publication features inspirational success stories of women who lead in the aviation industry, as well as professional development advice, aviation history pieces, and more. A digital subscription is included with WAI membership dues.

WAI Together App

This innovative platform is designed to enable members to connect, share insights, discuss key topics, and expand their networks within a user-friendly, dynamic environment.
WAI Together allows members to interact one-on-one, exchange valuable aviation and aerospace knowledge, and foster meaningful relationships within the WAI community. Sign up here!

Become a member of Women in Aviation International

Don't forget to select Northern Spirit for your WAI Chapter Affiliation.