Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter

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Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter

Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter
We meet monthly on Saturdays to provide opportunities for all aviation enthusiasts. Learn more: waitb.org.

Seeing the need for an all-inclusive organization to encourage women to pursue careers in aviation, aerospace educator Dr. Peggy Baty Chabrian held her first conference in Prescott, Arizona, in 1990. She then founded Women in Aviation International (WAI) in 1994. Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation car

eer fields and interests. Our 13,000+ membership includes astronauts, corporate pilots, maintenance technicians, air traffic controllers, business owners, educators, journalists, flight attendants, high school and university students, air show performers, airport managers and many others. We provide year-round resources to assist women in aviation and to encourage young women to consider aviation as a career. WAI also offers educational outreach programs to educators, aviation industry members and young people nationally and internationally. Our most recent initiative is our Girls in Aviation Day program for girls ages 8 - 16. In addition, WAI promotes public understanding of the accomplishments and contributions of women in aviation. This includes historic notables such as Amelia Earhart, Bessie Coleman, Eileen Collins, Jeana Yeager, Nicole Malachowski and many others. We recognize these women through our WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame program.

06/06/2026

Happy 12th Anniversary to Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter, featuring the original 13 founding members. 🎉🍾

06/05/2026

Inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals! ✈️☕️

The Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter had an amazing time visiting Sunlake High School, where students are already taking flight through their aviation partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. We loved meeting these future pilots, engineers, and aviation leaders during our meet-and-greet and sharing conversations over coffee from our coffee bar.

Thank you to the students, faculty, and staff for welcoming us and for investing in the future of aviation. The sky is truly the limit! 💙

06/03/2026

In May, the President and Vice President of the Women in Aviation Tampa Bay had the honor of speaking at the 2026 Florida Aviation Business Association Conference. We were excited to share details about our upcoming Girls in Aviation Day this September and discuss the importance of supporting the next generation of aviation professionals through our scholarship program.

A special thank you to the Florida Aviation Business Association for the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, advocate for aviation education, and help raise support for our mission. We appreciate your partnership in inspiring future aviators! ✈️💙

05/20/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported our Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter Bingo Night at Davis Island Coffee Bar! 💙✈️

We are so grateful to Davis Island Coffee Bar for hosting us and generously providing gift cards for our bingo winners! Your support helped make the night such a success.

Because of all of YOU, we were able to raise even more money towards our chapter scholarship program and continue supporting the next generation of women in aviation.

We appreciate everyone who joined us, played bingo, donated, and helped spread the word. We can’t wait for the next event! ✨

05/08/2026

Better late than never! ✈️☀️ Finally catching up after an incredible time at Sun ‘n Fun back in April! The chapter had an absolute blast taking in all the amazing aircraft, connecting with fellow aviation lovers, and soaking up the sun. ☁️😎

We’ve been busy keeping the wheels up since then, but wanted to share some highlights from an unforgettable week in Lakeland! 📸✨

04/27/2026

Calling all aviation lovers (and future flyers!) ✈️💙

Join us for Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Bingo Night on May 7th from 6:00–8:00 PM at DI Coffee Bar! 🎉

✨ $5 minimum to play
✨ Fun prizes + great company
✨ Grand prize will be announced at bingo 👀
✨ All proceeds support our local chapter scholarship

Bring your friends, your luck, and your love for aviation - everyone is welcome! 💫

04/19/2026

Ready for takeoff with an amazing community of women in aviation ✈️💙

Interested in joining Women in Aviation Tampa Bay? We’d love to have you! Whether you’re a pilot, student, mechanic, or just passionate about aviation, there’s a place for you here.

✨ How to join:
• Send us a message for chapter details
• Join our GroupMe to stay connected, get updates, and meet fellow members

Come network, learn, and grow with us - sky’s the limit 🌤️

03/29/2026

This month, the WAI Tampa Bay chapter had a wonderful & successful trip to the Women in Aviation International Annual Conference in Dallas!✈️

Our President, Victoria Jones, Vice President Kassie Bartkovich, and Treasurer Caitlin Katz had the opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired alongside so many amazing women in aviation.

We’re excited to bring back new ideas, knowledge, and energy to continue growing and support supporting our chapter here in Tampa Bay. The future is bright!💙

And the excitement continues - ✨the 2027 conference has officially been announced for Savannah, Georgia in February! We’re already tentatively planning a fly out, so stay tuned… You won’t want to miss this one!👀

03/23/2026

What an absolutely incredible night celebrating the trailblazing women of our industry! ✈️✨

The Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter had a blast at this year’s GALA (Girls Achieving Leadership in Aviation) at Peter O. Knight Airport on 3.13.26!

03/18/2026

✈️ Aviation Trivia Night is Here!

The Women in Aviation – Tampa Bay Chapter is excited to invite you to a fun and meaningful night of aviation trivia!

📅 March 31st
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM (arrive by 5:30 to get settled!)
📍 DI Coffee Bar

Gather your friends, test your aviation knowledge, and support a great cause!

💙 Minimum $5 to play, with all proceeds going towards our new chapter scholarship.

✨ Grand Prize: A downtown helicopter tour, generously sponsored by ! 🚁

☕ DI Coffee Bar will have food, non-alcoholic, and alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

👥 Everyone is welcome—bring a team or come solo!

📩 Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly. (Link in Bio)

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Tampa, FL
33601–33626, 33629–33631, 33633–33635, 33637, 33646, 33647, 33650, 33655,

Website

http://waitb.org/, https://forms.gle/XvVcMspfkxGRPqnX9

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