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 600,000 active
pilots in the United States, approximately six percent are
women and only slightly more than three percent ATP rated.
Women account for only 3.85 percent of the more than 500,000
non-pilot aviation jobs in the United States [1].
Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women
in all aviation career fields and interests. Our 7,000+
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 2009
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)
- 74% Individual (Professionals/Enthusiasts)
- 6% International (Overseas residents)
- 17% Student (High school/College and University students)
- 3% Corporate (Organizations/Corporations)
- (More than 7,000 active members)
Member Benefits*
- Aviation for Women, the official publication
of Women in Aviation, International.Published
bi-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.
- Chapters in communities around the world.
- Regional Conferences. Member discounts available.
- Web site with the latest news, conference information and job postings: www.wai.org
- Government and industry representation
- WAI Connect electronic newsletter published bi-monthly
- Educational outreach programs
- Network base for personal and career development
- Scholarships in many aviation fields
- Merchandise and services discounts
- Aeromedical Advisory Partnership
*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 nearly 3,000 attendees
- Employment opportunities and more than 200 exhibits
- Special events, Scholarship awards, Pioneer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- 2010 Dates/Location: February 25-27, Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, FL
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 Corp
Abingdon Watches
Aims Community College
Air Force Reserve
Air Line Pilots Association Intl
Airbus North Amercia Holdings, Inc.
Aircraft Electronics Association
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Aircraft Technical Publishers
Airline Ground Schools, Inc.
Airline Transport Professionals, Inc.
Airports Company South Africa
AirTran Airways
Alpha Flying, Inc.
American Airlines
American Eurocopter LLC
ASTAR Air Cargo
Atlantic Southeast Airline, Inc.
Austrailian Air Safaris, Pty. Ltd
AviaNation.com
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Aviation Jewelry by Port To Port Air
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Bombardier Aerospace
Broward College Aviation Institute
Certified Aviation Services, LLC
Cessna Aircraft Company
Chevron Global Aviation
Cochise Community College
Colgan Air, Inc.
Columbia Helicopters, Inc.
Compass Airlines, Inc.
Computer Sciences Corporation
ConocoPhillips
Continental Airlines, Inc.
Daniel Webster College
Data Transformation Corp.
David Clark Company Inc.
Department of Interior NBC Aviation Management
Dowling College
Elizabeth City State University
Elliott Aviation, Inc.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Everglades University
Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc.
ExpressJet Airlines, Inc.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
FAA/Small Airplane Directorate
FedEx Express
Flight Safety Foundation
Florida Aviation Trades Association
FLYING Magazine/A Publicaton of Bonnier Corp.
Frasca International, Inc.
Gavilan College Aviation Department
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
General Aviation Manufacturers Association
General Aviation News
George T Baker Aviation School
Girls With Wings (Very Important Pilots, LLC)
Guidance Helicopters, Inc.
Hamilton Sundstrand
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Indiana State University
Jeppesen Data Plan
Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc.
Kent State University
LeTourneau University
Lewis University
LiftOff Leadership
Lockheed Martin
LoPresti Speed Merchants
MAC Aerospace, LLC
Mesaba Airlines
Midcoast Aviation, Inc.
MIT Lincoln Labarotary
National WASP WWII Museum
National Air Traffic Controllers Association
National Express Company
National Gay Pilots Association
Ohio University Aviation Department
Omni Medical Systems, Inc.
PAI Consulting
Pinnacle Airlines, Inc.
Plane Mercantile
Pratt & Whitney
Professional Women Controllers, Inc. (PWC)
REMOS Aircraft, Inc.
Ryan International Airlines
San Juan College
Signature Flight Support
Sikorsky-Schweizer
SkyWest Airlines
Southern Illinois University
Sporty's
St. Cloud State University
STS Aviation Group
Technical Women's Organization (TWO)
Telex Headsets/Bosch Security Systems, Inc
The Boeing Company
TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc.
TransPac Aviation Academy
U.S. Coast Guard
University of Dubuque
University of North Dakota
Utah State University
Utah Valley University Aviation Science
Virgin America
Walmart Aviation
Wealth Educators For Aviators
Western Michigan University-College of Aviation
Westminster College
Wings Financial Credit Union
Wings of Eagles Discovery Center
[1] calculation does not include flight attendant positions
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