Women in Aviation International

When WAI Members are asked what attribute they want to build the most, CONFIDENCE is the answer more than almost any other skill. Many assume that women in our industry are naturally confident, but in honest conversations, one would find that we all struggle with confidence regularly. Confidence plays a key role in our success in work and personal lives, and this session will leave attendees of any age, in any professional phase of life, with new tools to use as we navigate our days. Register TODAY for this one-hour WAI Speaker Series on Tuesday, July 16 at noon EDT—Charting Success: Building Confidence for Women in Aviation. https://lnkd.in/eydUpxzN Dawn Whyte is a skilled aviation professional with 30 years of experience in aviation. Over the last 15 years, Dawn has led and coached teams, taught courses, and helped aviation professionals with confidence. She collaborates with companies to enhance employee education, engagement, and resilience, throughout the aviation industry. Dawn believes in creating a space to have honest conversations where one can determine their values, strengths, and goals. She understands the unique challenges and culture of the aviation industry, and will lead us through a dynamic and useful session, leaving participants with helpful and actionable tools that will help us successfully chart our course through life. #WomeninAviationInternational #IamWAI #WeAreWAI

Calling All Pioneers! Nominations for the WAI2025 Pioneer Hall of Fame are due August 1, 2024. A list of previous inductees is available at www.WAI.org/phof-directory. Details of eligible candidates and the nomination process are available at https://lnkd.in/ehTyZyF5 or email pioneers@wai.org. #WomeninAviationInternational #WAI2025 #IamWAI #WeAreWAI

WAI is planning an exciting program for the 36th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Denver, Colorado, March 27-29, 2025, and we are looking for dynamic and inspirational speakers to be a part of it. If you have a passion for the aviation industry, ideas, and expertise to share, with a knack for engaging and inspiring audiences—we want you! Submit your abstract by August 2, 2024. Visit https://lnkd.in/etc-ezbs for details and proposal form or email presenters@wai.org. #WAI2025 #WomeninAviationInternational #IamWAI #WeAreWAI #WomeninAviation

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Last evening @flightsafety honored Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue CEO, as the 2024 Gloria Heath Trophy Recipient, which recognizes a woman for notable achievements in civil aviation. A 19-year veteran of @JetBlue who took over as CEO in February after having served as the airline's president and CEO, Joanna was recognized for her commitment to the well-being and success of JetBlue's employees, her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for fostering an environnment where personnel are empowered to report safety concerns and to hold each other accountable. #WomeninAviationInternational is proud to support in the creation of the trophy by artist Laurie Barton in 2022. Gloria W. Heath, was a pioneering female pilot and later an expert in search-and-rescue operations on land, at sea, and in the air. She was a founding member of Flight Safety Foundation and an early force in the Foundation's efforts to disseminate aviation safety information worldwide. Gloria was a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) stationed at Pocatello, Idaho, where she flew Martin B-26 bombers. Congratulations Joanna! Thank you for your mentorship and making significant strides in diversity and inclusion efforts. #WomeninAviation #IamWAI #WeAreWAI @laurieburtonart

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I just read this great Forbes article about women in private aviation and had to share some thoughts. Key Takeaways 👇👇👇 New Opportunities: Private jets are where it's at for women looking to start a career in aviation. It’s more accessible than the commercial side and has tons of potential. The International Air Transport Administration has a 25by2025 initiative, encouraging airlines to grow female senior leadership positions to at least 25% of the corporate structure by 2025. Breaking Stereotypes: The private jet industry is helping break down stereotypes and push for more women in leadership roles. With the market at around $30 billion, there's a lot of room for us to make our mark. Supportive Networks: Women in business aviation are using networking and mentoring to change the landscape. It's amazing to see how we're all helping each other succeed. Leadership Roles: Leaders like Leona Qi, president of a leading private jet company, highlight the importance of hiring more females in leadership roles. She emphasizes that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation, and women bring unique perspectives that are often underrepresented. Breaking the Cloud Ceiling: We need to look beyond traditional resumes and focus on diverse skills. There are so many exciting roles in aviation for women, beyond the usual flight attendant jobs. It's incredible to see Women in Aviation International getting recognized for their dedication to advancing women in all aviation career fields. At Sheltair, we're proud to support Women in Aviation International and celebrate Girls in Aviation Day this September. We'll be hosting events network-wide, and I can't wait to see everyone come together! Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwY8fEqG #Aviation #WomenInAviation #CareerChange #PrivateAviation

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