The Women Sector provides women interested in an aviation/aerospace
career and women aviators with access to resources and tools
that can assist them with their educational and career goals.
News
and Announcements
From time to time AvScholars
receives information that may be of special
interest to women. We will post that information
here for your convenience. Know of an upcoming
activity or event of interest to women,
contact
us.
Aviation Pioneers
Women
have made great strides and contributions
to the aviation/aerospace industry. Learn
more about these pioneers,
past and present.
Women
Photo Gallery
Coming Soon!
The
AvScholars' Women Photo Gallery showcases
photos of women aviators and other professions
- past, present, and future.
Online
Mentors
Ask the
online mentors about
their educational, personal, and career
experiences by clicking on their photo
or name. Only
questions about mentoring will receive
a reply. Requests for advice about personal
circumstances (such as accounting, legal,
medical issues) should consult a professional.
There
are numerous women organizations that encourage
and promote the advancement of women in
all aviation/aerospace career fields and
interests. Visit their web site to learn
more about their organization, programs,
scholarships, and/or services offered, and
possibly join as a member.
This list is not all inclusive and please
read our Terms
& Conditions regarding links
to external web sites. If you would like
to add your organization to this list, contact
us.
Association
for Women in Aviation Maintenance
(AWAM)
This organization's purpose is to
provide opportunities for women
who work in the aviation maintenance
fields to have a place to share
information and network, education,
to foster a sense of community and
increase in public awareness of
women in the industry.
The
Whirly Girls Inc. This organization's
goals include the exchange of information,
promotion of interest among women
in helicopters, and advancement of
the acceptance of rotary wing aircraft
in the community.
Women
in Aviation International (WAI) This organization
encourages women to seek opportunities
in aviation. This organization includes
members of all sorts such as astronauts,
corporate pilots, maintenance technicians,
air traffic controllers, business
owners, educators, journalists, flight
attendants, high school and university
students, and many others. It also
encourages women to consider having
a career in aviation.
The
Diversity Newsletter provides various
information (such as outreach programs,
scholarships, training opportunities,
and other activities.) that targets
minorities and women interested in
pursuing a career within the field
of aviation/aerospace.
