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WAI to Host Virtual Connect Lunch Featuring Impressive Speaker Lineup

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

WAI brings fun, engagement, and inspiration to all in the absence of in-person Sun ‘n Fun 2020

In lieu of the annual WAI Connect Lunch held at Sun ‘n Fun each year in Lakeland, Florida, Women in Aviation International (WAI), will hold a virtual Connect Event on Friday, May 8 at Noon EDT. Sponsored by Piedmont Airlines, the panel features an impressive lineup of female leaders and role models in aviation, with stories that are as inspiring and captivating virtually as they would have been in person at #SNF20.

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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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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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See You at SUN ’n FUN

Friday, February 26, 2016

The annual SUN ’n FUN International Fly-in & Expo will be here before we know it, and WAI will be on site all week April 5-10, with an exhibit booth in Hangar A (Booth A-056). On site or online, be sure to tune into SUN ’n FUN Radio each day at 11 a.m. eastern for Women Shine at SUN ’n FUN hosted by Dr. Peggy Chabrian. You can stream it from www.LiveATC.net/SNF , or listen locally on 1510AM.

WAI members can get a discounted rate on SUN ’n FUN admission online with the code WIA453. You will be asked to show proof of membership at the gate.

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