WAI2026 On-Demand - 1. Students - Launch Your Aviation Journey NEW

Own Your Strengths - The Antidote to Imposter Syndrome and the Secret to High-Performing Teams

The Antidote to Imposter Syndrome and the Secret to High-Performing Teams

Featuring: Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Rebekah Seifer

1h 5m 8s

The Future of Flight is Autonomous - Exploring Careers in Emerging Technology

The sky has no limit and neither does your career. This session explores the expanding world of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), from drone delivery services to community integration. Gain a comprehensive overview of careers in this field and learn more about the skills, certifications, and educational paths needed to succeed.

Whether you are a student pilot seeking a change, or a seasoned aviation professional looking for your next career move, you’ll gain actionable tips to find your place in the next generation of aviation. 

Featuring: Ayisha Malaika Minter (Manager, Flight Training Operations Wing Aviation); Brittney (Miculka) Tough

58m 34s

How to Get Started in the World of Aerobatics

Interested in joining aerobatics but don't know where to start? Come learn all the ins and outs of aerobatics and how to get started no matter your skill level. Flying aerobatics not only opens up a whole different world in aviation, it also tremendously improves one's stick and rudder skills.

Whether you are in college, at the airlines/corporate, or flying for fun our panelists will describe the best way to get familiar with aerobatic maneuvers, sequences, and competition aerobatics. If you already fly aerobatics come learn how to compete at a the Worlds level or become an airshow pilot! 

Featuring: Amelia Anderson, Student Peggy Riedinger, Aerobatic Judge Brittanee Donelle Lincoln, Airshow and Competition Aerobatic Pilot

1h 1m 13s

Airline Pilot Panel

The Airline Pilot Panel is comprised of five female pilots encompassing the regional, major, and cargo carriers. The purpose of our education session is to encourage and inspire other female pilots, as well as help them realize they, too, can achieve the career of their dreams!

Featuring: Ann Marie Nicholas, Pilot - American Airlines Kelly McConnell Jennifer Meiners, CFI, MEI, ATP, First Officer Southwest Krissie Katte, United Airlines 787 Captain Kally Hansen, First Officer at Endeavor Air

1h 1m 6s