First in Flight, Women in Aviation

First in Flight, Women in Aviation We are the First In Flight chapter of Women in Aviation, International (WAI). Our goal is to share our love of aviation with each other and our community.

The First In Flight chapter of Women in Aviation, International® (WAI) is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests. We strive to encourage, empower, and educate all those whose interests, lives, and work involve aviation and aerospace without regard to race, ethn

icity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental abilities, or point of view. We know with certainty that our shared passion for aviation transcends any differences among us. The First In Flight chapter is proud to offer annual scholarships and educational outreach programs in the Charlotte area.

We are pleased to announce the First in Flight chapter is offering not one, but two, flight training scholarships this ...
10/01/2025

We are pleased to announce the First in Flight chapter is offering not one, but two, flight training scholarships this fall. Applications are open starting today until the end of the month, 10/31. Check out the scholarships tab on our website for more information.

First in Flight President Kayla has officially hit 1500 hours!! Her family and friends threw her an amazing surprise par...
09/10/2025

First in Flight President Kayla has officially hit 1500 hours!! Her family and friends threw her an amazing surprise party to celebrate!! We are incredibly proud of all of her hard work and cannot wait to see what she accomplishes in the future!

08/28/2025
✈️ Today we celebrate the wonder of flight and the pioneers who made it possible.From the Wright brothers to modern-day ...
08/20/2025

✈️ Today we celebrate the wonder of flight and the pioneers who made it possible.
From the Wright brothers to modern-day aviators, the sky continues to inspire us all.
We are proud to uplift voices and talents in aviation every day.
Here’s to soaring higher—together.

Congratulations to on passing her private pilot check ride! Her hard work and dedication paid off—and the post-check ri...
07/15/2025

Congratulations to on passing her private pilot check ride! Her hard work and dedication paid off—and the post-check ride hug for her DPE? Just a little turbulence of excitement. We’re proud to see another First in Flight pilot take flight!

First in Flight had a great time at the 2025 national conference in Denver, CO! Some of our members led speaking sessio...
03/31/2025

First in Flight had a great time at the 2025 national conference in Denver, CO! Some of our members led speaking sessions, others worked on the exhibit hall floor, or sat in sessions and trainings. We are grateful for such an active chapter and the opportunity to network through . ✈️

Congratulations are in order for our membership director, , for earning her wings as a 737 pilot! ✈️🥳
03/07/2025

Congratulations are in order for our membership director, , for earning her wings as a 737 pilot! ✈️🥳

03/03/2025

The Spaceport 99s Blackwell-Walker Scholarship for $2000 is now open. Applications are accepted from March 1 through April 30th.

📌🗓️ S A V E the D A T E 📌🗓️The 2025 Girls in Aviation Day event is scheduled for Saturday, September 20.
03/02/2025

📌🗓️ S A V E the D A T E 📌🗓️
The 2025 Girls in Aviation Day event is scheduled for Saturday, September 20.

O N E W E E K !! Polish those resumes and writing skills for our First in Flight scholarship! Visit www.ncwai.org for m...
02/03/2025

O N E W E E K !! Polish those resumes and writing skills for our First in Flight scholarship! Visit www.ncwai.org for more info. ✈️
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Let us help you take flight with our annual scholarship! Deadline is February 10, 2025. Don’t wait, apply today! 🛫
02/01/2025

Let us help you take flight with our annual scholarship! Deadline is February 10, 2025. Don’t wait, apply today! 🛫

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