Mission
"Women in Aviation International (WAI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation and aerospace career fields and interests. Our diverse membership includes astronauts, pilots, maintenance technicians, engineers, air traffic controllers, business owners, educators, journalists, flight attendants, high school and university students, air show performers, airport managers, and many others.
We are dedicated to
Investing in our current and future workforce
Developing an inclusive and sustainable aviation and aerospace industry
Inspiring girls to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.
At WAI, we strive to encourage, empower, and educate all those whose interests, lives, and work involve aviation and aerospace without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental abilities, or point of view. We know with certainty that our shared passion for aviation transcends any differences among us.
We provide year-round resources to assist women in aviation and aerospace and to encourage women to pursue aviation careers. WAI also offers educational outreach programs to young people nationally and internationally. One way we do this is through our Girls in Aviation Day program for girls ages 8 to 17.
In addition, WAI promotes public understanding of the accomplishments and contributions of women in aviation. This includes historic notables such as Amelia Earhart, Bessie Coleman, Eileen Collins, Jeana Yeager, Nicole Malachowski and many others. We recognize these women through our WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame program."
Our mission at Women in Aviation International, Daytona Beach Chapter is to share this vision and mission with our community to educate, encourage, engage, and empower all persons interested or involved in the aerospace industry.