SUN ’n FUN Career Fair April 6

Thursday, March 17, 2016

SUN ’n FUN will host its third annual career fair Wednesday, April 6, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. during the upcoming SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In and Expo. The event is in partnership with JSfirm.com and will feature recruiters on site to interview for job openings with a variety of companies.

“Each year the career fair becomes more popular with aviation companies because of the quality of talent in one place,” said Robb Williams, executive director of the Aerospace Center for Excellence. “This year will be no exception.”

Job seekers are...

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WAI Introduces Girl Scout Patch

Thursday, March 17, 2016

As part of WAI’s efforts to enhance its youth outreach efforts and create more robust programming for its Girls in Aviation Day activities the organization has introduced the Aviation Girl fun patch for Girl Scouts. The patch is available through WAI chapters to Girl Scouts participating in Girls in Aviation Day activities, with the first patches being earned in Nashville, Tennessee during the International Women in Aviation Conference.

“Since the inception of Girls in Aviation Day we have included Girl Scouts, so we created the patch to make Girls in Aviation Day part...

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High-Flying Female Panelists Confirmed for WAI Connect Luncheon at SUN ‘n FUN

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

WAI’s Connect Lunch on Friday, April 8 at SUN ’n FUN 2016 will include a panel discussion, moderated by WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian, of aviation notables and role models. A limited number of tickets will be available on site for $20. Panelists include Pia Bergqvist, executive editor for Flying magazine; Lori Cline, a standards check airman and FAA designee for a major airline; Jessy Panzer of the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team; Melissa Pemberton of the U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team; and Patty Wagstaff, a six-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic Team and first woman to...

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WAI Adds New Board Members, Welcomes New Board Chair

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Karen Gebhart, vice president of business development for the Helicopter Association International, was elected to a two-year term as the chair of the WAI board of directors at the 2016 International Women in Aviation Conference. She is a private pilot and industry veteran who previously worked for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

“We are committed to promoting all segments of the aviation community to our members,” said WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. “In addition to Karen’s extensive leadership talent, we look forward to her bringing greater...

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27th Annual Conference Opens Doors, Provides Opportunities

Monday, March 14, 2016

The 27th annual International Women in Aviation Conference accomplished its goal to Connect. Engage. Inspire. at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, March 10-12, 2016.

Saturday night’s closing banquet on March 12 stood out as WAI celebrated awarding $10,000,000 in scholarships since the inception of its scholarship program in 1995. During this year’s conference alone more than $661,000 in scholarships were awarded. British aviatrix Amy Johnson; Brenda Robinson, the U.S. Navy’s first African-American female pilot; Gen...

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Thank you to the generous sponsors of the 27 th annual International Women in Aviation Conference – with your support, amazing things are possible! Click below for a full list of this year's conference sponsors.

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