Media Release
For Immediate Release

Women in Aviation International Helps Women Find Jobs Within Aviation and Aerospace

Cincinnati, Ohio March 17, 2003 — More than 115 exhibitors and 1,800 members of Women in Aviation International (WAI) are arriving in the Queen City March 20-22 at the Cincinnati Convention Center for the 14th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference. Attendees will network with professionals within aviation and aerospace industries, as well as land jobs in their respective field.

Dr. Peggy Chabrian, WAI President, said, “We have an all-time record number of corporate flight departments, military, airlines, manufacturers, aviation organizations, publishers, colleges and universities, artists and authors lining up for booth space this year.”

“Even in these tough times,” she said, “there are several companies looking for new employees…including airlines.”

The WAI Conference has proven to be one of the best locations for women seeking jobs or career changes within an airline or aerospace manufacturer. The International Women in Aviation Conference is geared toward the specific needs of women pursuing careers in all aspects of aviation and aerospace, from engineers, pilots, mechanics and managers to flight attendants and teachers.

Women make up only two percent of the airline pilots in the U.S. and less than one percent of the aircraft mechanics. In addition, 11 percent of engineers and 20 percent of astronauts are female, according to Amy Laboda, Editor of Aviation for Women Magazine.

WAI is dedicated to increasing diversity at large airlines and aerospace manufacturers through its scholarship program. To date, WAI has disbursed more than $3 million to qualified women who have gone on to succeed as pilots, engineers, mechanics, flight attendants, airport managers, aerospace executives and educators. This year’s awards, which total more than 50, will be granted at the conference banquet on March 22.

For more information, to schedule an interview, or to register for the conference, visit www.wiai.org or call 386.226.7996.

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Contact:

Dr. Peggy Chabrian, President
Women in Aviation International
pchabrian@wiai.org
386.226.7996 Phone
386.226.7998 Fax

Priscilla Lamont
Women in Aviation International
386.226.7996 Phone
386.226.7998 Fax