Women in Aviation, International [W.A.I] is a non-profit organization that encourages the advancement of women & men in all aviation career fields and interests. HISTORY:
W.A.I began in 1990 and was formally established in 1994 as a non-profit organization. The first International Women in Aviation Conference was held in Prescott, Arizona, in 1990. MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION [percentage of members
]
62% Individual [Professionals/Enthusiasts]
9% International [Overseas residents]
27% Student [High school/College and University students]
2% Corporate [Organizations/Corporations]
[More than 12,000 active members]
MEMBER BENEFITS:
1. Aviation for Women (and men), 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.
2. Annual Conference for women and men in all fields of aviation and aerospace. Member discounts available.
3. Chapters in communities around the world.
4. Regional Conferences. Member discounts available.
5. Web site with the latest news, conference information and job postings: www.wai.org
6. Government and industry representation
7. WAI Connect electronic newsletter published monthly
8. Educational outreach programs
9. Network base for personal and career development
10. Scholarships in many aviation fields
11. Merchandise and services discounts
12. 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 4,500 attendees
Employment opportunities and more than 200 exhibits
Special events, Scholarship awards, Pioneer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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
