Benefits
With more than 18,000 members residing in 120 countries around the world, WAI is the largest organization in the world dedicated to increasing the number of women working in all aspects of aviation and aerospace. Take advantage of all the benefits this worldwide community offers.
Connect
Annual Conference
The must-attend event of the annual WAI calendar, the annual Women in Aviation International Conference provides a venue to network with other WAI members, explore recruitment and job opportunities with industry representatives, and grow by participating in the many professional development education sessions and workshops offered.
Jobs Connect
As a WAI Member, you have unique and exclusive access to jobs listed by WAI member companies. Jobs listed on the WAI Jobs Connect board are for pilots, maintenance technicians, schedulers & dispatchers, management, marketing, and more. They change regularly so check back often!
WAI Connect Events
Meet WAI staff and other members at WAI Connect events held throughout the year at various industry tradeshows and events. Find out where we’ll be next!
Mentors
Make the connections you need to grow in the aviation industry by participating in and reaching out to our incredible network. Log in on WAI.org to search for mentors in your area of interest, or create a profile to serve as a mentor yourself!
Engage
Chapters
A robust network of more than 170 local WAI chapters provide a local link for mentoring, networking, and outreach. Regularly scheduled meetings include diverse opportunities for networking, engagement with local speakers, tours, community outreach efforts, and additional scholarship opportunities. Find a WAI chapter near you!
Inspire
Girls in Aviation Day
Participate in this global outreach program through the WAI chapter network to inspire more young women to pursue their aviation dreams.
Educational Outreach Resources
We’ve pulled together the best ideas from our members, chapters, and industry partners to help you create meaningful experiences when asked to present to local groups of all ages.
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Scholarships
Since 1995, our scholarship funders have awarded $15 million in scholarship support to our members. These scholarships are awarded annually and only available to WAI members.
Aviation for Women magazine
The official bimonthly publication of Women in Aviation International featuring organization news, member stories, personal and professional development articles, columns, and more.
WAI Connect e-newsletter
Organization and industry news delivered straight to your inbox each month.
Discount Programs
WAI has partnered with AMAS, Avemco, Enterprise and National Rent-A-Car, General Aviation News, King Schools Inc., Medjet Assist, SmithAmundsen, and TravelPro to provide additional discounts on products and services for members. In addition, complimentary legal and aeromedical advisory services are available to members. Find out more about our growing list of member discounts!
Reference the Individual membership infographic for all the WAI benefits.
Download Individual Membership Form [.pdf]
Additional Benefits for Corporate Members
Advertising
Receive special discounts on advertising in Aviation for Women and Aviation for Girls magazines, the WAI Connect eNewsletter, and on WAI.org.
Exhibit Space
Take advantage of booth discounts to exhibit at the annual Women in Aviation International Conference.
Jobs Connect
Post your company's open jobs and internships--at no charge--for 30 days on the WAI Jobs Connect website. Find all the details here.
Recognition
Corporate members are listed online and featured on WAI.org, and listed annually in the conference program.
Reference the Corporate membership infographic for all the WAI benefits.
