WAI Conference Awards More than $600K in Scholarships
Women and men participated equally in one of the largest aviation job fairs and educational conferences held in the U.S.
The educational sessions and leadership panels proved a big draw for conference attendees. (Photo: Amy Laboda)
The educational sessions and leadership panels proved a big draw for conference attendees. (Photo: Amy Laboda)

In conjunction with Women’s History Month in the U.S., the 26th Annual Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference fulfilled its promise to “Connect, Engage, Inspire.” The Dallas, Texas venue was the site of a diverse aviation job fair, professional development workshops and 50 educational sessions, all focused on women who work in aviation and aerospace, from flight dispatcher to pilot, flight attendant, mechanic and engineer. Over the years the event has grown to become the largest single gathering of women involved in the aviation industry, drawing more than 4,500 people, men and women, ranging from students and teachers to executives and retirees.