About WAI
Women In Aviation, International began in 1990 and
was formally established in 1994 to encourage women to
seek opportunities in aviation. According to the Federal
Aviation Administration, of the nearly 700,000 active
pilots in the United States, less than six percent are
women and only slightly more than two percent ATP rated.
Women account for only 2.13 percent of the more than 540,000
non-pilot aviation jobs in the United States.
Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women
in all aviation career fields and interests. Our 14,000+
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.
We provide 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.
In addition, WAI promotes public understanding of
the accomplishments and contributions of women in aviation.
This includes historic notables such as Amelia Earhart,
Bessie Coleman, Eileen Collins, Jeana Yeager, Nicole Malachowski and many
others.
Quick Facts 2007
Definition
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) is a nonprofit
organization that encourages the advancement of women
in all aviation career fields and interests.
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.
Membership Classification (percentage of members)
- 79% Individual (Professionals/Enthusiasts)
- 1% International (Overseas residents)
- 18% Student (High school/College and University students)
- 2% Corporate (Organizations/Corporations)
- (More than 14,000 active members)
Member Benefits*
- Aviation for Women, the official publication
of Women in Aviation, International.Published
by-monthly, it includes features on women in different
facets of the aviation industry, regular columns
on current issues, scholarship information, job
openings, calendar of events, organizational and
industry news, chapter news, reviews of current
resources, women’s health and aviation experiences.
- Annual Conference for women and men in all fields of aviation and aerospace. Member discounts available.
- Regional Conferences. Member discounts available.
- Web site with the latest news, conference information and job postings: www.wai.org
- Government and industry representation
- Educational outreach programs
- Network base for personal and career development
- Calendar of events
- Scholarships in many aviation fields
- Merchandise and services discounts
- Aeromedical Advisory Partnership
- Chapters
*Corporate members receive these additional benefits:
exhibit discounts at the annual conference, advertising
discounts in Aviation for Women magazine and the conference
program book and listings in WAI publications.
Annual Conference
- General sessions, seminars, educational sessions and tours
- Networking with more than 3,500 attendees
- Employment opportunities and more than 180 exhibits
- Special events, Scholarship awards, Pioneer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- 2007 Dates/Location: February 15-17, Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, FL
- 2008 Dates/Location: March 13-15, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA
Attendee Profile
Aviation professionals and enthusiasts, both female and
male, including aeronautical engineers, air show performers,
air traffic controllers, business owners and managers,
educators, flight attendants, flight instructors, hobbyists,
mechanics, pilots (airline/corporate/military/general
aviation), aviation writers and more
Exhibitor Profile
Aerospace companies, airlines, avionics firms, colleges
and universities, manufacturers, the military, museums,
publications, aviation apparel businesses, aviation associations
and more
Corporate Members
AAR Aircraft Services
AAS/Girls Fly Too!
Abingdon Watches
Aims Community College
Air Force Reserve
Air Line Pilots Association International
Air Serv International
Air Traffic & Navigation Services
Airbus North Amercia Holdings, Inc.
Aircraft Electronics Association
Aircraft Technical Publishers
Airline Ground Schools, Inc.
AirNet Systems, Inc.
Airports Company South Africa
Airship Ventures, Inc.
AirTran Airways
Alaska Aerofuel
Alaska Airlines
Alpha Flying, Inc.
Altria Corporate Services, Inc.
American Airlines
American Airlines Federal Credit Union
American Eurocopter LLC
Ameriprise Financial
AOPA Membership Publications, Inc.
ASTAR Air Cargo
Atlantic Southeast Airline, Inc.
Aviall, Inc.
AviaNation.com
Aviation Information Resources, Inc. dba AIR, Inc.
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Aviation Training Center
Bailey & Partners Aviation Lawyers
Bombardier Aerospace
Bose Corporation
CAE SimuFlite
California Wing Specialties
Cessna Aircraft Company
Chevron Global Aviation
Cirrus Design Corporation
Cochise Community College
Columbia Helicopters
Compass Airlines, Inc.
Computer Sciences Corporation
Conoco Phillips
Continental Airlines
Costco Wholesale
Dallas Airmotive, Inc.
Daniel Webster College
Data Transformation Corp.
David Clark Company Inc.
Delta Air Lines
Delta Connection Academy, Inc.
Dowling College
Elliott Aviation, Inc.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Experimental Aircraft Association
ExpressJet Airlines, Inc.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
FAA - NACO
FAA First Federal Credit Union
FAA/Air Traffic Organization
FAA/Small Airplane Directorate
FedEx Express
Flight Options, LLC
Florida Aviation Trades Association
FLYING Magazine
Frasca International, Inc.
Frontier Airlines, Inc.
Gabrielle Becker Designs, LLC
Garmin International, Inc.
GAT Airline Ground Support, Inc.
General Aviation Manufacturers Association
General Aviation News
General Dynamics Aviation Services
Girls With Wings (Very Important Pilots, LLC)
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Guidance Helicopters, Inc.
Gulfstream Aerospace
Gulfstream Training Academy, Inc.
Hamilton Sundstrand
Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Hawker Beechcraft
Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Jeppesen Data Plan
Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc.
Jet University Inc.
JetBlue Airways
Kent State University
LeTourneau University
Lewis University
Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft System
LoPresti Speed Merchants
Mach 2 Management, Inc.
Mesa Air Group
Mesaba Airlines
Middle Tennessee State University
Multi Service Aviation - US Bank
National Air Traffic Controllers Association
National Express Company
National Gay Pilots Association
NetJets Aviation, Inc.
Ohio University Aviation Department
Omni Measurement Systems, Inc.
Pacific Southwest Instruments
Pan Am International Flight Academy
Pinnacle Airlines, Inc.
Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Plane Mercantile
Port to Port Air Jewelry
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney
Professional Women Controllers, Inc. (PWC)
PropCovers.com
PSA Airlines, Inc.
San Juan College
Signature Flight Support
SkyWest Airlines
Southern Illinois University
Southwest Airlines
Sporty's Pilot Shop
Talon Systems
Technical Women's Organization (TWO)
Tecnam Aircraft, Inc.
Telex Communications
The Boeing Company
The Boeing Company
TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc.
Toxo Aircraft North America
Trade-A-Plane
Transportation Security Administration
U.S. Air Force Academy
United Airlines, Inc.
University of North Dakota/UND Aerospace
University of Tennessee Aerospace MBA
US Coast Guard
Utah State University
Utah Valley State College Global Aviation
VedaloHD Performance Sunglasses
Virgin America
Wal-Mart Aviation
Western Michigan University College of Aviation
Westminster College
Wings Financial Federal Credit Union
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