For 20 years the International Women in aviation Conference has been a catalyst for change in countless lives.
Through scholarships, mentoring and networking Women in aviation, International has had a significant impact on career
opportunities for all in aviation and aerospace. If you go to only one Conference this year, make this the one.
Conference Schedule Overview 2009
Wednesday, February 25
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic sponsored by ASA
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tour – Museum of Aviation Robins AFB and
TIMCO Aviation Services in Macon, Georgia
Registration Open sponsored by Cessna
WAI Chapter Leadership Workshop
WAI Chapter Reception (ticket required)
Proposed Education Sessions
(stay tuned to www.wai.org — more educational sessions will be added!)
PILOTS / FLYING
• Airspace Redesign – What Is It and How Am I Affected?
• Engine Systems 101 for Pilots
• Night Flying
• Owner Maintenance – Rights, Responsibilities and Privileges
• Improving Your Standard of Flying
HISTORY
• WASP
• Women Air Force Services Pilots and Their Fight for Veteran Status
• The Untold Story of the Skies over America on 9/11
MILITARY
• Air Force Reserves – A Balancing Act
• Stories from the War Front – Combat Veteran Panel
MAINTENANCE
• Human Factors in Maintenance and Ramp Safety
• ASTM Standards and Aircraft Maintenance
• Maintenance – Architecture of an Alteration
SAFETY
• Safety Management Systems, an Old Idea and New Requirements
• Anatomy of an Accident; Fascinating Facts
• The Age Factor of Small Aircraft for Aircraft Owners and Pilots
• Transportation of Hazardous Goods
ENGINEERING
• Logistics Modeling, Simulation and Analysis
• Enabling Decisions with Modeling and Simulation
• Cabin Air of Tomorrow
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Don’t Just Dream About Your Career – Act!!!
• Maintaining Student Interest
• Mastering the Challenge of Change
• Bridging the Generational Gap
• How to Navigate from Within
• In Focus – Discover Five Steps to Developing a Laser Focus
MANAGEMENT
• The Importance of Data Sharing to Improve Safety
• Practicing Safe Press
• Friendly Fire Town Hall
CAREERS
• Aviation Photography – Capturing a Passion
• Space Transportation for the 21st Century
• Logistics – Planning Now for Your Perfect Flight Tomorrow
• Meet Top Female Executives at the World’s Largest Airports
• FAA Careers Qualifications and How to Apply for an FAA Job
• Approach Tomorrow Today: Start preparing for your upgrades now!
• Aircraft Dispatcher Opportunities
• More Than Just Flying – Non-Flying Air Force Careers
• Corporate Aviation – So Many Career Choices
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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6: 30 PM - 7: 30 PM
Thursday, February 26
8:00 AM – 4: 30 PM Registration Open sponsored by Cessna
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM FAA Maintenance Recurrent Training sponsored by AWAM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic sponsored by ASA
8: 30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tour – Delta Air Lines Technical Operations Center
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Aerospace Educators’ Workshop sponsored by FAA
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Professional Development Seminar
10:00 AM - 10: 45 AM New Members’ Social sponsored by Utah Valley University
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WAI Membership Meeting
1:00 PM - 5: 45 PM
Exhibits Open
1: 30 PM - 4: 30 PM
Professional Development Seminars
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ask The Masters (CFI) Roundtable sponsored by NAFI
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
College/University Student Seminar
and Social Gathering sponsored by AOPA and UAA
Opening Reception sponsored by Gulfstream
FAA Safety Seminar sponsored by AOPA
6:00 PM - 7: 15 PM
7: 30 PM - 8: 30 PM
Friday, February 27
7: 30 AM - 8: 30 AM Media Breakfast (by invitation only) sponsored by Cessna/GAMA
9:00 AM - 10: 30 AM General Session sponsored by Chevron Global Aviation
10: 30 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibits Open (closed during luncheon)
12:00 PM - 1: 30 PM Luncheon sponsored by Delta Air Lines
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Education Sessions
6:00 PM - 8: 30 PM Evening at the Georgia Aquarium sponsored by Air Tran Air ways
Saturday, February 28
9:00 AM - 10: 30 AM General Session sponsored by The Boeing Company
10: 30 AM - 3:00 PM
Exhibits Open
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Education Sessions
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pre-Banquet Reception sponsored by TIMCO Aviation Services
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2009 Scholarship Awards Banquet and WAI Pioneer
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony sponsored by UPS
Times and events are subject to change
Conference attire: business or business casual attire is
appropriate for most of the events at the WaI Conference.
The closing banquet is semi-formal, business attire or
military dress, and the tours are casual.
