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 6,000+ 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 6,000 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
Abingdon Watches
Aims Community College
Air Force Reserve
Air Line Pilots Association International
Airbus North Amercia Holdings, Inc.
Aircraft Electronics Association
Aircraft Technical Publishers
Airline Ground Schools, Inc.
Airline Transport Professionals, Inc.
Airports Company South Africa
Airship Ventures, Inc.
AirTran Airways
Alpha Flying, Inc.
American Airlines
American Eurocopter LLC
AOPA Membership Publications, Inc.
ASTAR Air Cargo
Atlantic Southeast Airline, Inc.
Austrailian Air Safaris, Pty. Ltd
Aviall, Inc.
AviaNation.com
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
Berkana Consulting Group
Bombardier Aerospace
Bosch Security Systems, Inc
Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines
Cessna Aircraft Company
Chevron Global Aviation
Cirrus Aircraft
Cochise Community College
Compass Airlines, Inc.
Computer Sciences Corporation
ConocoPhillips
Continental Airlines
Dallas Airmotive, Inc.
Daniel Webster College
Data Transformation Corp.
David Clark Company Inc.
Department of Interior NBC Aviation Management
Dowling College
Elliott Aviation, Inc.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Experimental Aircraft Association
ExpressJet Airlines, Inc.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
FAA - NACO
FAA First Federal Credit Union
FAA/Small Airplane Directorate
Falcon Aviation Academy
FedEx Express
FlightSafety International
Florida Aviation Trades Association
FLYING Magazine
Frasca International, Inc.
Garmin International, Inc.
General Aviation Manufacturers Association
General Aviation News
Girls With Wings (Very Important Pilots, LLC)
Grossmann Jet Service
Guidance Helicopters, Inc.
Gulfstream Training Academy, Inc.
Hamilton Sundstrand
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Jeppesen Data Plan
Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc.
Kent State University
LeTourneau University
Lewis University
Lockheed Martin
LoPresti Speed Merchants
Mesaba Airlines
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Midcoast Aviation, Inc.
Miss Aerial
National WASP WWII Museum
National Air Traffic Controllers Association
National Express Company
National Gay Pilots Association
Ohio State University
Ohio University Aviation Department
Omni Measurement Systems, Inc.
PAI Consulting
Plane Mercantile
Port to Port Air Jewelry
Pratt & Whitney
Professional Women Controllers, Inc. (PWC)
Ryan International Airlines
San Juan College
Signature Flight Support
SkyWest Airlines
Southern Illinois University
Sporty's
Swan Heights BV
Technical Women's Organization (TWO)
TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc.
Trade-A-Plane
U.S. Air Force Academy
University of Dubuque
University of North Dakota/UND Aerospace
US Coast Guard
Utah Valley University Aviation Science
Wal-Mart Aviation
Wealth Educators For Aviators, LLC
Western Michigan University
Westminster College
Wings Financial Federal Credit Union
Wings of Eagles Discovery Center

[1] calculation does not include flight attendant positions


For More Information:

    Women in Aviation, International
    3647 State Route 503 South
    West Alexandria, Ohio 45381
    Phone 937-839-4647
    Fax 937-839-4645
    E-mail