Women in Aviation Mountain State Chapter

06/10/2026

We have exciting news to share! Save the date for our annual
✈️GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY, SATURDAY OCTOBER 3, 2026✈️ at a NEW location, the soon-to-be "old" North Central WV Airport Terminal (as operations should be moved to the new terminal by August). Be thinking of what your activity or volunteer role will be! Stay tuned! Please like & share!

06/08/2026

✈️✈️✈️ WAI2027 Scholarships are open! ✈️✈️✈️
To qualify for a scholarship, the applicant must be a WAI member as of August 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted to WAI by 11:59 p.m. EDT September 1, 2026, & winners will be notified by December 15, 2026.

Details of each scholarship, application requirements, FAQs, plus tips for submitting a winning application can be found at www.wai.org/scholarships.

The 2027 Women in Aviation International (WAI) scholarship program is officially open, and members can review dozens of scholarships at www.wai.org/scholarships. ✈️🤩

Currently, there are over 50 scholarships valued at more than $200,000 offered for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, drones, and career advancement for individuals in all stages of life. This 2027 scholarship cycle includes two Harvard Emerging Leaders professional development courses–on campus in May 2027 and online in June 2027. There are more than 10 new scholarships to further members’ learning in flight training, space engineering, aviation management, and aircraft maintenance. Applicants are encouraged to check for new scholarships often and may apply for up to three scholarships per year.

“WAI believes in shaping the future of our industry by investing in the people who will meet the needs of our growing global aviation workforce," says WAI CEO Lynda Coffman. "Our annual scholarship program is one of the most meaningful benefits of WAI membership, and we are deeply grateful for the generosity of our scholarship funders and supporters.”

The total amount of scholarships awarded by WAI since 1995 is more than $17 million.

Recipients will be awarded during the 38th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Savannah, Georgia, from February 25-27, 2027. To qualify for a scholarship, the applicant must be a WAI member as of August 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted to WAI by 11:59 p.m. EDT September 1, 2026, and winners will be notified by December 15, 2026. Details of each scholarship, application requirements, FAQs, plus tips for submitting a winning application can be found at www.wai.org/scholarships.

06/03/2026

Applications for the NASAO Center’s Henry O. are due June 5! ⏰
If you have a passion for aviation and are an upperclassman in college or entering your second year of a two-year degree, this $2,500 scholarship is for you! To apply, you'll need to submit:
✈️ School transcript (unofficial accepted)
✈️ Completed scholarship application
✈️ Letter of recommendation
✈️ 300-500 word personal statement
See full requirements here 👉 https://nasao.org/page/henry-ogrodzinski-scholarship
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05/20/2026

Women in Aviation International & the Women in Aviation Mountain State Chapter encourage all West Virginians to honor the valiant service of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving a memorial in the form of flowers or other remembrances. In its 9th year, the program was established by WAI to take place over the Memorial Day weekend each year. WAI chapters across the country have organized efforts to near them, but you don’t have to be a WAI member to . A database of WASP gravesites, including Google maps to their locations, may be found at https://bit.ly/HonorTheWASP-2026. The original database was provided by Texas Woman’s University (TWU), the home of the Women Airforce Service Pilots archives, and is regularly augmented through research efforts of WAI staff. WAI also provides a commemorative tag that may be printed and used by all.
Participants are asked to share a photo of their visit on social media, noting the name of the WASP they honored and the location of the gravesite, using the hashtag . WAI will share and post to its 47.4K Instagram followers and other social media outlets. More info here: https://www.wai.org/events/honor-the-wasp----2026

Women in Aviation International (WAI) members & friends will honor the valiant service of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) by visiting their graves and leaving a memorial in the form of flowers or other remembrances. In its ninth year, the program was established by WAI to take place over the Memorial Day weekend each year.

WAI chapters across the country have organized efforts to near them, but you don’t have to be a WAI member to . A database of WASP gravesites, including Google maps to their locations, may be found at https://bit.ly/HonorTheWASP-2026. The original database was provided by Texas Woman’s University (TWU), the home of the Women Airforce Service Pilots archives, and is regularly augmented through research efforts of WAI staff. WAI also provides a commemorative tag that may be printed and used by all.

Participants are asked to share a photo of their visit on social media, noting the name of the WASP they honored and the location of the gravesite, using the hashtag . WAI will share and post to its 47.4K Instagram followers and other social media outlets.

05/19/2026

✈️AWAM (Assoc. for Women in Aviation Maintenance) Scholarships are open until June 1st, 2026! Learn how to apply for scholarships & become a member of this great organization here: https://awam.org/
Application Info:
*Only online applications will be accepted
*You must be a member of AWAM to apply
*You may apply for a maximum of 5 scholarships
All info on AWAM, membership, and scholarships & more here: https://awam.org/✈️

As scholarship season has arrived, here are 5 great tips to help you when applying for an AWAM scholarship! 🎓✈🔧

Learn more about AWAM and our 2026 scholarship program by visiting: awam.org.

05/15/2026

The MHI RJ Aviation Group Academy is back! We’re hiring for our Structures Technician apprenticeship program in Bridgeport, WV.
Start a career in aviation maintenance with our paid training program.
Tag a friend who might be interested!
Apply before June 1st to get started: mhirj.com/en/careers

Bridgeport: the MHIRJ Academy is back!

We’re hiring for our Structures Technician apprenticeship program in Bridgeport.
Start a career in aviation maintenance with our paid training program.

Tag a friend who might be interested!

Apply before June 1st to get started: mhirj.com/en/careers