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The 30th Annual International Conference

Long Beach MARCH 14-16 2019 WAI2019 CHEERS TO 30 YEARS! Contents Dear WAI conference participants, 25 Welcome Thank you for joining us in Long Beach, , as we celebrate 30 25 WAI Conference App years of WAI conferences! I trust you will return home inspired and moti- 26 Conference Schedule vated from having attended this three-day marathon event, and refreshed 28 Seminars and Workshops 30 Education Sessions from connecting with longtime friends and engaging with new ones. Friday, March 14 Our keynote speakers will inspire you to achieve your dreams and 34 Education Sessions goals. Exhibitors and presenters will introduce you to the latest innova- Saturday, March 15 Peggy Chabrian, Ed.D. tions and career opportunities in the aviation and aerospace industry. Conference Sponsors President and CEO 36 You’ll be surprised by the numerous events on the schedule this week. 36 Student Conference We will have nearly 20 companies involved in our 45-minute hiring briefings. These group informa- Sponsors tion sessions will give you the most up-to-date information on their hiring practices, requirements, 38 WAI Board and trends plus an opportunity for you to ask questions directly. 38 New Members Connect This year we are introducing our new online Silent Auction to benefit our scholarship program. 38 Meet and Mingle With Items are viewable now, and bidding starts March 7 and ends on March 16. You won’t want to miss the WAI Board these exciting items! This online bidding process means you can bid from any location—while you’re 38 Annual Membership Meeting and Board of in an education session, grabbing a quick bite, walking through the exhibit hall, or even if you’re not Directors Elections at the conference! 40 WAI Pioneer Hall of Fame We encourage you to attend a new Saturday morning session, open to the public, to learn more 42 Keynote Speakers about the expanding drone/UAV/UAS industry. As part of our expanding WAI Mentor Connect 46 WAI Staff program, we will be holding Minute Men- 46 Media Center toring sessions to provide our students 48 Networking 101 and young professionals an opportunity to for Students gain advice and suggestions from experi- 48 Young Professionals enced WAI members. Reception Our closing celebration on Saturday 48 WAI Mentor Connect night will include the 2019 Pioneer Hall of 48 Tools for Schools Fame induction ceremony followed by din- 48 Volunteers Sexual Harassment Panel ner, and during all three days of the con- 48 WAI Corporate Members ference you’ll be seeing more than 120 50 Hiring Briefings Schedule scholarships awarded to lucky WAI mem- 52 52 WAI Jobs Connect bers who are pursuing their dreams. WAI Chapters Enjoy your time at WAI2019! If you are 54 55 Fast 40s not already a WAI member, I invite you to 56 Girls in Aviation Day become a part of this dynamic and grow- Long Beach ing organization so that you can enjoy the #WAI19 Conference App 58 Silent Auction benefits of membership year-round. To Sponsored by United 58 Volunteer Awards learn more about member benefits and 60 Authors Corner The mobile app will help you Jazz With Wings Band our worldwide chapter program visit our stay organized with up-to-the- 60 WAI Membership area in the exhibit hall. minute exhibitor, speaker, and 62 Long Beach schedule information. You’ll re- Convention Center Sincerely, ceive important real-time com- 62 Conference Information munications from WAI on site, Desk and can build a personal schedule and bookmark 62 Tour Tickets Pickup exhibitors to customize your conference experi- 63 Lost and Found ence. Built-in maps of the Long Beach Conven- 64 Exhibit Hall Dr. Peggy Chabrian tion Center will help you locate your favorite WAI Conference 2020 President and CEO exhibitors and education sessions. Visit the App 66 Store or Google Play and search for WAI Events. For all other devices, including Blackberry, Windows, and other web browser-enabled Long devices, simply point your mobile browser to Beach MARCH www.m.core-apps.com/waic2019. 14-16 Conference Hashtags: 2019 #WAI19 and #IamWAI WAI2019

MARCH 14-16, 2019 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference 25 WAI2019 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

F R I D A Y , WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 MARCH 15 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. TOUR: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Promenade Grand Staircase, (ticket required, lunch not included) Pine Avenue Friday 3-6 p.m. RegistrationOpen Sponsored by FedEx Express Convention Center Lobby General Session 6:30- 7:30 p.m. WAI Chapter Reception Sponsored by U.S. Air Force Grand Ballroom Sponsored by (ticket required, by invitation only) , American Airlines Federal THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Credit Union, , 8-11 a.m. WAI Chapter Leadership Workshop Sponsored by 201A , PSA 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. RegistrationOpen Sponsored by FedEx Express Convention Center Lobby Capt. Tammie Jo Shults 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. TOUR: Southern California Sights Promenade Grand Staircase, Dr. Ellen Stofan (ticket required, lunch not included) Pine Avenue 9-11 a.m. Professional Development Seminar Sponsored by XOJET Friday Using ‘Currencies’ to Influence Outcomes (ticket required) Grand Ballroom 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. TOUR: Gulfstream Facility Promenade Grand Staircase, Luncheon (ticket required, includes lunch) Pine Avenue Sponsored by Conoco- Minute Mentoring® Sponsored by Endeavor Air (preregistration required) 102A Phillips, Gulfstream 9-10:30 a.m. Aerospace, Jeppesen, 9-noon Aerospace Educators Workshop Sponsored by Airbus (preregistration required) 202A NATCA, NBAA 10-10:45 a.m. New Members Connect Sponsored by 101A (ticket required, by invitation only) Gwynne Shotwell 11 a.m. - noon Annual WAI Membership Meeting 104A 12:50-1 p.m. Exhibits Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Convention Center Lobby SATURDAY, 1-5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Hall B MARCH 16 2-4 p.m. Professional Development Seminar Sponsored by XOJET Did I Just Say That Out Loud? (ticket required) Grand Ballroom Saturday 2:30-4 p.m. Build Chapter Partnerships–Fundraise Like a Pro 201A General Session 4-6 p.m. Networking 101 for Students Sponsored by American Airlines, American 202 Sponsored by Airlines Federal Credit Union, Envoy Air, Piedmont AIrlines, PSA The Boeing Company 6-7 p.m. WAI Connect Reception (ticket required) Hall A Heidi Capozzi Sponsored by , Air Wisconson, ExpressJet Airlines, Nagin Cox 8-10 p.m. Jazz With Wings Hangar Dance Sponsored by Wings Financial 101 Dr. Christine Darden FRIDAY, MARCH 15 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. RegistrationOpen Sponsored by FedEx Express Convention Center Lobby Girls in Aviation (closed during lunch) Day Lunch 9-10:30 a.m. Opening General Session Sponsored by American Airlines, American Hall A Sponsored by Airlines Federal Credit Union, Envoy Air, Piedmont AIrlines, PSA Airlines 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open (closed during luncheon) Hall B Lt. Gen. Stacey Harris 10:45-11:15 a.m. Meet and Mingle With the WAI Board 103A 10:45-11:45 a.m. How to Start a WAI Chapter 201 Empowering women Jessica Cox 10:45-11:45 a.m. Plan and Host an Outstanding GIAD Event 202 Noon-1:30 p.m. Luncheon (ticket required) Hall A Pioneer Hall Sponsored by ConocoPhillips, Gulfstream, Jeppesen, NATCA, NBAA of Fame 1:45-5:15 p.m. Education SessionsSponsored by / Various Locations around the globe Ceremony 5:30-7 p.m. Young Professionals Reception (ticket required) Sponsored by American 103A Sponsored by Airlines, American Airlines Federal Credit Union, Envoy Air, Piedmont AIrlines, PSA 6:15-9:30 p.m. TOUR: Harbor Dinner Cruise Promenade Grand Staircase, (ticket required) Pine Avenue Leanne Caret Mary Golda Ross SATURDAY, MARCH 16 First Women of 8 a.m.-1 p.m. RegistrationOpen Sponsored by FedEx Express Convention Center Lobby U.S. Coast Guard 9-10:30 a.m. General Session Sponsored by The Boeing Company Hall A Aviation 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Girls in Aviation Day Long Beach Sponsored by American Airlines, Grand Ballroom American Airlines Federal Credit Union, Envoy Air, Piedmont AIrlines, PSA (preregistration required) Closing 10-11:30 a.m. Tap Into the Drone Market (open to the public) 201 Celebration 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Hall B th Dinner 11 a.m.-noon How Play Leads to Success Presented by John and Martha King 102B United is proud to support the 30 Annual Sponsored by 1:45-4 p.m. Education SessionsSponsored by Signature Flight Support Various Locations Uber, UPS 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Hall of Fame (ticket required) Sponsored by Southwest Airlines Hall A International Women in Aviation Conference. and Celebration Dinner(ticket required) Sponsored by Uber, UPS Please note: All times, locations, and topics are subject to change

26 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 ©2019 United Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved. WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS Aerospace Professional Development Seminars Educators Sponsored by XOJET Workshop Using ‘Currencies’ to Influence Outcomes Presented by FAA Presented by Cynthia Guy and Kathy Phillips of The Boeing Company AVSED Team THURSDAY, MARCH 14 • 9-11 a.m. • (preregister, ticket required) Sponsored by Airbus (preregister) Grand Ballroom This interactive session will focus on strengthening skills neces- T H U R S D A Y , sary to success­fully influence the outcome of team goals MARCH 14 or objectives. You will develop effective “currencies” and commu- 9 a.m.-noon nication skills needed to promote partnership and engagement Room 202A with teams. With a predicted shortage Did I Just Say That Out Loud? of skilled employees for the growing number of aero- Eliminating Cringeworthy Leadership Moments space jobs, it is important Presented by Carlann Fergusson, owner of Propel Forward LLC that we develop programs THURSDAY, MARCH 14 • 2-4 p.m. • (preregister, ticket required) that inspire students to pur- Grand Ballroom sue aviation careers. Join us This session will provide you with the deeper insight needed to understand where in this interactive workshop self-sabotaging behaviors originate so that you can change them. Carlann will share where we will share with the 10 most frequent patterns of overused strengths that derail otherwise successful attendees simple, hands- leaders. You will identify the ability that got you noticed as a leader, but when over- on activities that can be used leads to negative perceptions. brought into the classroom to teach aviation STEM skills. You will also hear from VIP guest speakers in Minute Mentoring® sponsored by Endeavor Air the aerospace community. THURSDAY, MARCH 14 • 9-10:30 a.m. • (preregister) Room 102A • Session Full How Play Students and young professionals are hungry for advice from women who want to offer guidance and Leads to suggestions by sharing their experiences. Minute Mentoring® brings the two groups together in an ef- ficient and effective program. This fast-paced session, similar to speed dating, matches professional Success leaders who want to share their life experiences with future female stars. Presented by John and Martha King SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Tap Into the Drone Market 11 a.m.-noon Room 102B SATURDAY, MARCH 16 • 10-11:30 a.m. Room 201 • After a crushing failure, the Open to the Public Kings decided to have fun for awhile. Much to their surprise they discovered that play was an important component of success. In this lively talk, the Kings Are you a certified remote drone pilot looking to network with other female drone pilots? pass on startling secrets Are you considering entering the fast-growing UAV industry? This session, moderated by they learned in the process. Sharon Rossmark, founder of WomenAndDrones.com, will explore all kinds of drone topics with industry experts Pat Bening, Near Space Corp Tillamook UAS range safety officer;Michelle Dina, Unmanned Safety Institute UAS safety and certification strategist; Lindsey Dreiling, Deputy Director of Aviation and UAS, Department of Transportation; Dr. Tulinda Larsen, Deseret UAS executive director; and Jillian Switzer, AirMap marketing director.

28 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 FRIDAY EDUCATION SESSIONS

Sponsored by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air 1:45-2:45 p.m. Big Data, Connected Aircraft, PHM, and Blockchain— Business and Corporate Aviation Career Panel The Future of Aviation Maintenance Support 201 102B Moderator: Ava Shubat Presented by Rhonda Walthall FRIDAY, Panelists: Debi Carpenter, Candace Covington, Aircraft are becoming more connected through smart MARCH 15 Laura Everington, Justine Harrison, Nina Keefer, sensors, advanced data acquisition systems, Wi-Fi and Linda Street-Ely and cellular communications. As these aircraft gen- 1:45-2:45 p.m. Learn about different career opportunities in busi- erate “big data,” how will we use and trust this data to optimize flight operations, optimize maintenance, Business and Corporate ness/corporate aviation. This interactive discus- sion will feature each panelist’s path to their career, and ensure regulatory compliance? Prognostics and Aviation Career Panel Health Management (PHM) is proven to reduce de- 201 quality of life, work/family balance, job satisfaction, reasons for a career in corporate aviation, and ex- lays and cancellations through predictive mainte- Impostor Phenomenon amples of a typical workday. nance. Coupled with blockchain distributed ledger 202 technologies, PHM can be expanded to optimize sup- Softer Side of Maintenance ply chain logistics, to ensure relevant data for high 101A The Impostor Phenomenon: Are You Affected? value/sensitive cargo is trusted, and to enable pre- 202 The Way We Fly Moderator: Alisoun Lamb scriptive maintenance for regulatory compliance. 101B Panelists: Robin Nolen, Dawn Newman Aviation Lawyer Top Five Do you wrestle with feelings of self-doubt? Are you Finding Fitness While Flying 102A afraid that people will discover that you’re not really 102C Presented by Kelly Jeffries Future of Aviation as capable as they think you are? Do you use self- limiting language? Do you give credit to luck, timing, Busy flying schedules, short overnights, and over- Maintenance Support seas travel are all the story of those who work in the 102B or others for your accomplishments? If you answered yes, you may be affected by the impostor phenom- aviation industry. So, what’s a health-conscious avia- Fitness While Flying tion professional to do? As a professional pilot since 102C enon. We’ll review research that will inspire you to change your mindset and develop strategies for be- 1994, I have been able to train for two marathons, coming one of tomorrow’s confident, capable leaders. teach group exercise classes, and compete in Mas- 3-4 p.m. ters Track and Field. Hear my easy, fun, and some- times humorous ideas to find fitness on the road. Pilot Panel The Softer Side of Maintenance 201 Share your own ideas with the group. Remember, a 101A healthy pilot is a safe pilot. Perspective/Perception Moderator: Kim Pritchard 202 Panelists: Stacey Rudser, Laura Mancevich, Gail Rouscher IA: What It Means 3-4 p.m. 101A Gone are the days where you only need to know how to turn a wrench to be successful in an aviation Airline Pilot Panel Leadership maintenance career. These days the soft skills you 201 101B have are just as important as the tools in your tool- Moderator: Becky Howell Stress Management box. In this session we will discuss and demonstrate Panelists: Gloria Hatcher, Elyse Swedberg, 102A some of the soft skills that are needed to help you Katie Van Arsdale Explore the training, flight experiences, and job- Business Aviation be a well-rounded mechanic. 102B related challenges of airline pilots. Hedy Lamarr The Way We Fly—From Taxi to Takeoff 102C 101B Perspective Versus Perception: Moderator: Demetra Daniels You Didn’t Hear What I Said I Meant 4:15-5:15 p.m. Panelists: Penny Jacob, Christina Bautch Marvel, 202 Charmaine Chin, Eli Tilden Presented by Dr. Tim Lewis Teamwork Get ready to engage in a power-packed, 60-minute A discussion of how we communicate with individu- 201 session to learn about the diversity of career paths als through the dynamic meaning of our discourse. Learn how the connotation of words becomes dis- Productivity that are available to women in the world of techni- 202 cal operations. Also hear from a panel of dynamic torted through personal filters of each person’s per- ception and perspective. As we communicate, the Ever-Evolving NAS women who have successfully navigated through the ranks of this male-dominated industry. unintentional bias of each person changes their per- 101A spective of the dialog and ultimately changes the Private Pilot to ATP perception of the conversation. We will discuss how 101B Top Five Things Every Aviation Lawyer Wants to recognize and objectively assess a situation to a Pilot (or Mechanic) to Know identify the common bias that will help guide posi- Selling to the DoD 102A 102A Presented by Kathleen Yodice tive discussions with the intended message and re- Avionics This session reviews the most common legal issues sults. We will learn to leverage diversity through Troubleshooting that a pilot (or mechanic) should know how to han- interactive learning and develop tools that can be 102B dle should such issues arise. We will discuss how applied for success. Air Force Wings to identify and approach those legal issues so that 102C you can be responsive and understand your legal An IA: What Does It Really Mean, and Do You Need to rights in giving any sort of response. We will look at Obtain/Retain One? such practical circumstances as a request to call the 101A tower, returning a call to an FAA inspector, or re- Moderator: William Russo Panelists: Lynette Ashland, Lalania Dounda Long sponding to an FAA inspector’s letter, a reexamina- tion request, a ramp check, and a record or facility This session will cover what is involved in getting an Beach IA, keeping it, and why get it to begin with. MARCH inspection. We will also cover the benefits and risks 14-16 2019 of signing employment and training agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and leasing aircraft and other equipment.

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30 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 FRIDAY EDUCATION SESSIONS

Sponsored by Alaska Leadership: How to Direct and Motivate Others ing your time, and being intentional. This presen- 101B tation will provide various productivity techniques Airlines/Horizon Air Presented by Janette McMurtrie that you can use on and off the clock to manage What makes a great leader? How do you manage your time and refresh and restore your well being in and motivate others with skills and tools that work? minutes. It will demystify meditation practices— FRIDAY, We will focus on new leadership skills, decision- emphasizing breath work and mindfulness. MARCH 15 making, conflicts, stress, and pitfalls. Finally, we will explore the challenges women face today as lead- Ever-Evolving NAS 1:45-2:45 p.m. ers, and how to overcome preconceptions. 101A Moderator: Heidi Williams Business and Corporate Stress Management in the Multidimensional Panelists: TBD Aviation Career Panel Environment of Aviation and Flight Training Ever find it a challenge to stay up to date with all that 201 102A is happening as we transition from ground-based to Impostor Phenomenon Presented by Kimberly Kanapeckas Metris satellite-based navigation? Want to better understand 202 Acquire tools and strategies to recognize and man- how NextGen technologies and new operations like Softer Side of Maintenance age stress in the cockpit, mitigate its consequences, UAS and commercial space will impact the National 101A and design your own proactive training plan to stay Airspace System? Join staff from the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) as we share the latest on The Way We Fly proficient and resilient and perform your best. 101B how the transition to performance based navigation Why Consider Business Aviation? and the integration of UAS and commercial space op- Aviation Lawyer Top Five erations are transforming operations. 102A 102B Presented by Michelle Knoll and Julie Clark Future of Aviation At this exciting time in aviation, fantastic opportuni- Pathways to a Pilot Career Part I: Private Pilot to ATP Maintenance Support ties exist for aspiring aviators to choose from. Most 101B 102B only know about being an airline pilot, but being a Presented by Lisa Avila Fitness While Flying business aviator has some remarkable advantages Are you considering a career as a professional pilot? 102C that up-and-coming pilots should know. As interna- Confused by the myriad programs to achieve your tional Gulfstream captains and the first female cap- goals? Interested in something other than the typi- 3-4 p.m. tains in their company’s 40-plus-year aviation his- cal CFI to ATP career? Learn how to plan your next tory, Michelle Knoll and Julie Clark, want to share steps toward earning your private pilot, commercial, Airline Pilot Panel 201 what they have learned about traveling the globe, and ATP certificates. Find the path that is right for managing complex international and domestic flight you. And learn about some of the other possibilities Perspective/Perception operations, and all the responsibilities and benefits for a career as a pilot. 202 of working on the business side of aviation. IA: What It Means Selling Commercial Products and Services to the DoD 101A Hedy Lamarr: The Bombshell Inventor 102A Leadership 102C Presented by Pamela Logan 101B Presented by Pam Valdez The U.S. Department of Defense wants to reduce its dependence on costly custom solutions and buy Stress Management Be inspired by Hedy. She was the most beautiful 102A woman in the world in the 1940s, and an actress by more commercial products and services that have day and inventor by night. The aviation world can been modified for defense applications. In 2016, the Business Aviation learn a lot from Hedy. Defense Contract Management Agency stood up a 102B cadre of experts to foster and concentrate the gov- Hedy Lamarr ernment’s expertise in commercial item acquisition. 102C 4:15-5:15 p.m. This session will explain the statutory framework and streamlined processes that allow commercial compa- 4:15-5:15 p.m. Teamwork: Positive Leadership 201 nies to avoid the burdensome paperwork that is so Teamwork Moderator: Taylor Masiello often associated with selling to the government, in- 201 Panelists: Krista Antieau, Emily Canepa, Lihini Dias, cluding how one demonstrates that a product or ser- vice meets the statutory definition of “commercial.” Productivity Amanda Hamilton, Tiffany Liang, and Adrianne 202 Swanson Teamwork remains the one sustainable competi- Avionics Troubleshooting Ever-Evolving NAS 102B 101A tive advantage that has been largely untapped. GE Aviation encourages an elevated level of teamwork, Presented by Raylene Alexander Private Pilot to ATP This session approaches avionics in three ways. 101B excellent communication skills, and unwavering ac- countability to one another to ensure the organiza- The first is designed to assist management in what Selling to the DoD tion’s continuous success. Join us in a vigorous card makes a good avionics person, and how you can re- 102A game that will require the team to describe a word/ cruit them. The second is to give prospective avion- phrase well enough for one person to guess what it ics techs the basic troubleshooting techniques. And Avionics the third is to assist active avionics techs in improv- Troubleshooting is, a second activity that will teach how to use posi- 102B tive words and statements to encourage others, and ing their skills. Air Force Wings last but not least, an elaborate “Escape Table” that 102C requires everyone to work as a team to solve a real- The Road to Air Force Wings DIVERSITY world situation. 102C Presented by Monica Riggs Have a dream to wear silver wings, but not sure Pausing for Productivity: Hurry Up and Slow Down 202 where to start? This session discusses the three Long main options of active duty, National Guard, and Air is Presented by Sherry Kytonen Beach Force Reserve, including the similarities, differences, MARCH The information and digital age has us racing at a POWER 14-16 demanding pace that is overwhelming and can re- and how to get through the process of each. With 2019 sult in negative long-term side effects—if we don’t experience in two of the three, Monica is now chief hurry up and slow down. Trying to do too much pilot for hiring and will explain the process from quickly is unproductive and hard on our brain and start to finish, answer your questions, or help find relationships. Productivity requires pausing, manag- the person to do so. Don’t let the unknown stifle your dreams. Check us out! ✈ WAI2019 To become part of the Gulfstream team, visit gulfstreamcareers.com. Gulfstream, an equal opportunity employer, is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace.

32 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 SATURDAY EDUCATION SESSIONS

Sponsored by Signature Flight 1:45-2:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m. Leadership Through Inclusion WAI Sexual Harassment Survey Discussion Support 201 201 Moderator: Janice Anderson Moderator: Kathleen Yodice Panelists: Suzanne Boda, Kathi Durst, Lauren Lee Panelists: Jacki Thompson, Jennifer Blake SATURDAY, Come hear stories of success and challenges from The 2018 membership survey regarding sexual MARCH 16 leaders and pilots in aviation. Similar to Talks, harassment issues in the aviation workplace was the session will include short presentations—and a reviewed by the WAI board of directors to identify 1:45-2:45 p.m. moderated panel/Q&A. Topics will include how the the kinds of resources that can be made available to airline and aviation community is working toward help members facing such situations. This experi- Leadership Through Inclusion 201 equality for the LGBT community and all minorities. enced panel will provide perspectives from the legal office and HR partment.de Life/Work Balance 202 Defrag Your Brain: Restoring Life/Work Balance 202 Poise and Presence: How to Interview and Business Aviation Basics Presented by Sherry Kytonen Handle the Tough Questions 101A Learn proven antidotes to multitasking and stress. Im- 202 An Aviation Marriage prove your ability to be more effective and produc- Presented by Robin Kardon 101B tive and to manage day-to-day challenges by applying Poise during job interviews is critical, especially mind relaxation and brain enhancing techniques. when asked about training problems, terminations, ATP to Part 121 102A employment gaps, and other nonstandard or unusu- al employment history. FAA Internship Programs Business Aviation Basics 102B 101A Moderator: Jo Damato Creating Your Own Path Through Entrepreneurship ADS-B: Pilots Need to Know Panelists: Phil Derner, Sierra Grimes, TBD 101A 102C Did you know that business aviation operations are Moderator: Denise Wilson a source of good jobs? Flights made by business air- Panelists: TBD 3-4 p.m. planes require support in the form of tens of thou- You can make an impact beyond your expectations WAI Sexual Harassment sands of pilots, maintenance technicians, schedulers, while creating the life and schedule you want. Hear Survey Discussion dispatchers, flight attendants, training professionals, entrepreneurial women share their powerful stories 201 airport employees, and other support personnel. about how they started their businesses, the impact their businesses have had on other women, and Poise and Presence 202 An Aviation Marriage how you too can create your own future. 101B Entrepreneurship Presented by Janette McCurtrie Women in Combat Operations 101A Learn the effects an aviation career can have on a 101B Combat Operations marriage. Acquire tools to strengthen common mar- Moderator: Kathy Cosand 101B ital discord and attempt to lower the higher than Panelists: Kerry Sheridan, TBD Cutting Corners normal divorce rate for pilots. Gain insight to the This session will include real-world female military 102A stressors of aviation, pilot personality, and marriage. pilots from varying missions, training, and aircraft capabilities. This panel discussion will include Shake Feeling Like a Fake 102B Pathways to a Pilot Career Part 2: ATP to Part 121 mission planning/preparation, command/control/ 102A communication, contingency operations, family, and Presented by Lisa Avila social issues. Are you an aspiring airline pilot approaching your ATP minimums? Military conversion? Took a break The Art of Cutting Corners— from flying? Learn how to plan your next steps When Deviance Becomes the Standard toward a regional or low-cost carrier and on to a 102A major airline. Presented by Sarah Rovner Over time cutting corners can become normal and FAA Internship Programs can eventually lead to a catastrophic disaster. In this 102B human factors presentation, a known phenomenon Presented by Willia Jones called the normalization of deviance will be discussed. We will discuss the many FAA programs that help The normalization of deviance occurs when behav- further high school and college students in a variety iors drift from the standards and become the norm of career fields including, but not limited to, aviation over time. This includes subject areas such as skipping research, flight standards and operations, comput- checklists, shortcutting maintenance procedures, or er science, engineering (aerospace, computer, civil, ducking below minimums on an instrument approach. electronics, electrical, and mechanical), finance, business, legal, and other aviation and transporta- Shake Feeling Like a Fake, Fraud, or Impostor tion studies. 102B Presented by Mary Bicknell ADS-B: What Pilots Need to Know Have you ever considered the high cost to your life 102C and business when you suffer from feeling like a fraud, Presented by Jessica Koss worry “they” are going to find out the truth, and how ADS-B compliancy for pilots and aircraft owners is less impostor syndrome may be keeping you from hav- Long than nine months away! ADS-B enhances situational ing everything you want in life and in business? Many Beach awareness by bringing weather and traffic information high-achieving, brilliant, and educated people seek val- MARCH into the cockpit, but its benefits and limitations are -of idation or permission from others instead of giving it 14-16 2019 ten misunderstood. Understand how ADS-B can ben- to themselves. They wonder if they are “good enough” efit you, what ADS-B solution best fits your needs, and and look outside for the answer. Many lives are not how those products can provide you with even more fully lived because of this phenomenon. This session information in the cockpit. will provide tips on how to be powerful, remove self- WAI2019 doubt, and own your skills and voice. ✈

34 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 WAI2019 CONFERENCE SPONSORS

Student DIAMOND EAGLE LEVEL EAA Conference United Airlines Sponsors PLATINUM EAGLE LEVEL American Airlines Each year WAI members American Airlines Credit Union are given the opportunity The Boeing Company to help a student FedEx Express experience the fantastic Gulfstream Aerospace networking and Southwest Airlines educational opportunities of the conference by GOLD EAGLE LEVEL electing to sponsor a Air Airlines student registration. Alaska Airlines Amazon Delta Air Lines Thank You Horizon Air Sponsors! Piedmont Airlines UPS Capt. Sandy Anderson SILVER EAGLE LEVEL Envoy Air Inc. Mrs. Jacqueline C. Jeppesen Battipaglia(in memory JetSuite/JetSuiteX of Julie Swengel) NBAA Pratt & Whitney Miss Jackie Battipaglia PSA Airlines (in memory of Signature Flight Support Julie Swengel) Spirit Airlines Uber Timothy Compton U.S. Air Force Walmart Aviation Kathleen Cosand BRONZE EAGLE LEVEL Rebecca Howell ConocoPhillips Aviation Endeavor Air Sam Jolliffe V NATCA Redbird Flight Simulations Nelda Lee Republic Airways XOJET Inc. Peggy Miller AFFILIATE LEVEL Pamela Valdez Airbus Americas Inc. ExpressJet Airlines Inc. Katharine Warfield Skydive Spaceland Wings Financial Credit Union

FRIENDS ABM AeroShell Long Aircraft Electronics Association Beach Aviation International News MARCH 14-16 Chevron 2019 Dassault Falcon Jet Piper Aircraft Inc. SkyVector Aeronautical Charts WAI2019 Thomas Edison State University

36 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 WAI BOARD New Members Connect Sponsored by Republic Airways

THURSDAY, Marcie Veronie Linda Markham Lauren Garcia MARCH 14 Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary 10-10:45a.m. Room 101A Vice President, President and Chief Director of Advertising Sales and Marketing, Administrative Officer Aircraft Electronics (ticket required, Avemco Insurance Co. / Association by invitation only) Nantucket Airlines New Members Connect is a chance for you to meet and network with WAI staff, board of directors, and other new members.

Meet and Mingle Brian Bolt Peggy Chabrian, Ed.D. Deborah Hecker Manager, Fleet President and CEO Chief Pilot at With the Common Programs and Women in Aviation Ft. Worth New Hire Indoctrination International International Airport WAI Board Delta Air Lines American Airlines F R I D A Y , MARCH 15 10:45-11:15 a.m. Room 103A Introduce yourself, and bring your questions and ideas to the WAI board of directors. Michaela Lucas Brittney Miculka Abingdon Mullin Associate Director Delivery Experience CEO NASA Space Grant and Manager The Abingdon Co. EPSCoR Programs, Kitty Hawk Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Elections THURSDAY, MARCH 14 11 a.m.- noon Room 104A All members are encouraged to attend the annual Women in Aviation International membership meeting. Hear about the latest new programs, benefits, and initiatives planned for 2019. Elections for the board of directors will be held during the meeting. Board members Long Lauren Garcia and Linda Markham are up for re-election, andRhonda Larance, WAI 4633, Beach and Shannon Weidekamp, WAI 51870, are the new nominees for the board. MARCH 14-16 2019 VOTE! Come to the annual WAI membership meeting or submit your proxy in advance. WAI2019 Voting instructions are on the members only section www.WAI.orgof .

38 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 WOMEN IN AVIATION INTERNATIONAL Previous Inductees

1992 Moya Lear Fay Gillis Wells Edna Gardner Whyte Jeana Yeager

1993 Nancy Hopkins Tier Bobbi Trout Leanne Caret Mary Golda Ross Women Airforce Service Pilots

1994 Leanne Caret joined Boeing in 1988, and has held Mary Golda Ross (deceased) was the first known Olive Ann Beech various program management positions in the de- Native American female engineer and the first Mary Feik Evelyn Bryan Johnson fense business. Since February 2016, Leanne has female engineer in the history of Lockheed. She Jessie Woods served as executive vice president of The Boeing was one of the 40 found- 1995 Company and president and chief executive offi- ing engineers of the re- cer of Defense, Space & Security (BDS). She is also nowned and highly secre- Wally Funk a member of Boeing’s Executive Council. tive Skunk Works project Jean Ross Howard Nadine Jeppesen Today, Leanne leads the $21 billion business at Lockheed Corporation. that provides integrated solutions to meet the Mary was a dedicat- 1996 Lorna DeBlicquy needs of defense, ed Lockheed employee Audrey Poberezny government, from 1942 until her re- Fellow Lady Astronaut Trainees space, intelligence, tirement in 1973. During and security her 31 years at the com- 1997 customers in the pany, she was best remembered for her work on Betty Skelton U.S. and around aerospace design—including the Agena Rocket Patty Wagstaff Navy Women Navigators the world. program. Mary also worked on numerous design of WWII (WAVES) Previously, Leanne was president of Boeing’s concepts for interplanetary space travel, manned 1998 Global Services & Support. Before that she was and unmanned Earth-orbiting flights, and the Loretta Jones vice president of finance for BDS. Earlier, she was earliest studies of orbiting satellites. Jacqueline L. Smith vice president and general manager of Vertical Mary was the great-great-granddaughter of The Whirly-Girls Inc. Lift, responsible for business growth and program the Cherokee Chief John Ross, who led the Cher- 1999 execution for a portfolio of cargo, tiltrotor, and- at okee people on their arduous Trail of Tears. She Arlene Elliott Gloria Heath tack rotorcraft. earned a BS in math- Leanne holds a BS in business administration ematics from North- June D. Maule from Kansas State University and a MBA from eastern State Teach- 2000 Wichita State University. She also earned certifi- ers’ College and Katherine Cheung Jerrie Cobb cations from Harvard University in the Program received her MS from Marion P. Jayne for Leadership Development and the Internation- the State Louise McPhetridge Thaden al Security Defense Program, and completed the Teachers College. 2001 Integral Leadership Program at the University of She moved to Cali- Mary Barr Ann Baumgartner Carl Notre Dame. fornia to begin her ca- Elizabeth (Betty) Pfister Leanne is a member of the United Service Or- reer at Lockheed as a Elinor Smith ganizations board of governors and the Associa- mathematician. By the 2002 tion of the U.S. Army’s council of trustees. She’s late 1960s, Mary be- Soviet Air Women of WWII Fiorenza de Bernardi a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and an came a senior advanced systems staff engineer. Julie Clark associate fellow of the After retiring, Mary continued to encourage Doris Lockness Blanche Stuart Scott American Institute of women and Native American youth to pursue ca- Aeronautics and Astro- reers in math and engineering. She was inducted 2003 100 Most Influential Women nautics.Fortune named into the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame, in Aviation and Aerospace Leanne to its Most Pow- and was a Society of Women Engineers fellow. 2004 erful Women list for 2017 Mary died in April 2008, several months be- Rosella Bjornson Ann Lewis Cooper and 2018, and she was fore her 100th birthday, and left a $400,000 en- Arlene B. Feldman named to the Bloomberg dowment to the National Museum of the Ameri- Nelda K. Lee Dorothy Swain Lewis 50 list in 2018. ✈ can Indian in Washington, D.C. ✈

40 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 PIONEER HALL OF FAME

2005 Sandra L. Anderson Anne Bridge Baddour Colleen C. Barrett Barbara Erickson London Florene Miller Watson Betty Uhrig 2006 Fran Bera Jeanne Holm Galina Korchuganova Betty Mullis Betty Jane Williams

2007 First Women of U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Deanna Brasseur Iris Cummings Critchell Marie Marvingt Janna Lambine ruary 1, the Coast Guard became the first mili- 2008 Vivien Crea tary service to admit women to Officer Candi- Nancy Harkness Love Colleen Cain (deceased) date School, and that Geraldine (Jerrie) Mock Erminia Chillón same year on November Margaret Ringenberg Andrea Gardner 1 women were allowed to

Dior Lowen Hubel enlist for four-year tours 2009 Kelly Mogk Larson on active duty in the rat- Patricia Malone Robyn Rogers Norvell ings of yeoman, store- Ruth Nichols Elizabeth Uhrig keeper, hospital corps- Dawn Seymour man, dental technician, Anna Timofeyeva-Yegorova The U.S. Coast Guard’s First Women Avia- photojournalist, and mu- 2010 Vivien Crea Trish Beckman tors and Aviation-Related Enlisted Women is a sician. On August 11, Vice Adm. Vivien Crea group of three officers and six enlisted person- 1975, months before Congress signed into law, Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann Alice du Pont Mills nel who proved women had a place in military the Commandant of the Coast Guard announced Kathryn (Kathy) Sullivan aviation. These nine that women would be allowed to join the Corps 2011 females entered of Cadets at the Coast Guard Academy. This deci- Dr. Peggy Chabrian the Coast Guard in sion made the Coast Guard the first military ser- L. Tammy Duckworth Maj. Gen. Susan J. Helms the early 1970s and vice to open its door to women. Hazel Ying Lee were unable to real- These nine women are the embodiment of the Mary Ann Martin Wyall ize their dreams or strong independent and resourceful character 2012 First Women’s National full potential until traits that still drive the Coast Guard women to Air Derby Pilots 1976, when the re- succeed today. Bernice (Bee) Falk Haydu Elizabeth (Elsie) MacGill striction was lifted Mary Magdalene (Maggie) Maga for them to serve in all aviation careers. Kelly 2013 Mogk Lt. Col. Karen Fuller Brannen Through hard Mary Frances Silitch work, commitment, and dedication, three of- WAI Founding Board Members ficers—Ensign Janna Lambine, Lt. Vivien Crea, 2014 Dr. Nancy J. Currie and Lt. Colleen Cain—and six enlisted women— Beryl Markham Erminia Chillón, Andrea Gardner, Dior Lowen Dr. Sally K. Ride Sheila Scott Hubel, Kelly Mogk Larson, Robyn Rogers Norvell, and Elizabeth Uhrig—paved the way for success- 2015 Janna Lambine Priscilla (Pat) Blum ful acceptance Phoebe Omlie and inclusion of Deanie and Nancy Parrish women into Coast 2016 Guard aviation. Dior Lowen Amy Johnson Brenda E. Robinson On January 1, Gen. C. Wolfenbarger 1973, women were UPT Class 77-08 officially allowed to 2017 First Class of Women Naval Aviators integrate into the Elizabeth Everts Greene active duty Coast Lt. Gen. Stayce Harris

Guard and the Coast 2018 Guard Reserve. One Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo Andrea Gardner Kathleen Fox month later on Feb- Brig. Gen. Linda K. McTague

MARCH 14-16, 2019 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference 41 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Don’t Miss FRIDAY GENERAL F R I D A Y Your Chance SESSION SPEAKERS LUNCHEON to Be Inspired

F R I D A Y , MARCH 15 Friday General Session Sponsored by American Airlines, Capt. Tammie Jo Shults Gwynne Shotwell American Airlines Federal Tammi Jo Shults was born in New , where As president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, Credit Union, Envoy Air, she frequently watched Air Force jets flying Gwynne Shotwell is responsible for day-to-day Piedmont Airlines, PSA above her family’s ranch. This early interest in operations and managing all customer and stra- Capt. Tammie Jo Shults flying led to Tammie Jo becoming one of the first tegic relations. One of SpaceX’s first employees, Dr. Ellen Stofan female F/A-18 Hornet pilots in the Gwynne joined the commercial space exploration Navy, after overcoming several obstacles due to company founded by Elon Musk in 2002. SpaceX Friday her gender. After concluding her Navy career, has grown from a futuristic idea of enabling peo- Luncheon she became a pilot for Southwest Airlines. Her ple to live on other planets to a company with Sponsored by Conoco- successful landing on April 17, 2018, of South- over 6,000 employees and a valuation of $28 bil- Phillips, Gulfstream west Flight 1380, after an engine failure and de- lion. Gwynne was born in Evanston, , and Aerospace, Jeppesen, NATCA, NBAA compression, saved the lives of 143 passengers. participates in various programs in the streams of Gwynne Shotwell Tammie Jo and her husband, Dean, also a South- STEM. She was named in the Forbes’ 2018 list of west Airlines pilot, live in and have two The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. children. In her spare time, Tammie Jo teaches SATURDAY, Sunday school at her church and volunteers at a SATURDAY GENERAL MARCH 16 school focusing on at-risk youth. SESSION SPEAKERS Saturday General Session Sponsored by The Boeing Company Heidi Capozzi Nagin Cox Dr. Christine Darden Girls in Aviation Day Lunch Sponsored by Dr. Ellen Stofan Heidi Capozzi United Airlines Dr Ellen Stofan joined the Smithsonian Nation- As senior vice president of human resources for Lt. Gen. Stacey Harris al Air and Space Museum as the John and Adri- The Boeing Company since 2016, Heidi Capozzi Jessica Cox enne Mars director in April 2018 and is the first has led the company’s leadership and learning, woman to hold this position. With more than talent planning, employee and labor relations, 25 years’ experience in space-related organiza- total rewards, and diversity and inclusion initia- tions and a deep research background in plan- tives. She is a member of the company’s execu- etary geology, Ellen was chief scientist at NASA tive council and joined Boeing in 2009. Previously, from 2013-2016. She helped guide the devel- Heidi served as vice president of talent and leader- Long Beach opment of a long-range plan to get humans to ship, and ran the company’s leadership center in MARCH Mars, and worked on strategies for NASA to St. Louis, . Heidi holds a bachelor’s degree 14-16 2019 support commercial activity in low Earth orbit. from Oberlin College in political science and East Ellen will oversee a major seven-year renova- Asian studies, and earned a master’s degree in hu- tion project to the museum’s D.C. location that man resources and industrial relations from the WAI2019 started in the fall of 2018. University of . (continued on Page 44)

42 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

SATURDAY GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS

GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY SPEAKERS

Nagin Cox Nagin Cox has been exploring space since she decided as a teenager that she wanted to work at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Currently a tactical mission lead on the Mars Curiosity Rover at NASA/JPL, Nagin has been a spacecraft oper- ations engineer at NASA/JPL for over 20 years. She has held leadership and system engineering positions on interplanetary robotic missions in- cluding the Galileo mission to Jupiter, the Mars Lt. Gen. Stayce Harris Exploration Rovers, the Kepler exoplanet hunter, Lt. Gen. Stayce D. Harris, WAI 4698, retired March 1, 2019, as the inspector InSight, and the Mars Curiosity Rover. general of the Air Force after serving 37 years. In this role, Stayce reported to the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force on matters concerning Air Force effectiveness, efficiency, and the military discipline of active duty, Air Force Re- serve and Air National Guard forces. She provided inspection policy and over- saw the inspection and evaluation system for all Air Force nuclear and conven- tional forces; oversaw Air Force counterintelligence operations; investigated fraud, waste, and abuse; oversaw criminal investigations; and provided over- sight of complaints resolution programs. Her responsibilities included two field operating agencies: the Air Force Inspection Agency and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Stayce received a commission in the Air Force through the University of Southern California’s Air Force ROTC program. She has commanded an airlift Dr. Christine Darden squadron, an expeditionary operations group, an air refueling wing, and a Dr. Christine Darden is an internationally recog- numbered air force. Following her military retirement, Stayce will return as a nized authority in the field of sonic boom minimi- pilot for United Airlines. zation. She began her 40-year career at the NASA Langley Research Center in 1967 as a data ana- lyst. In 1973, Christine was promoted to the posi- tion of aerospace engineer, and in 1989, she was appointed as the technical leader of NASA’s Sonic Boom Group of the Vehicle Integration Branch of the high speed research program where she was responsible for developing the sonic boom research program internally at NASA. In October 1944, she became the deputy program manager of the TU-144 experiments program, and in 1999, Jessica Cox Christine was appointed as the director in the Jessica Cox, WAI 41665, is best known for becoming the first armless program management office of the Aerospace pilot in aviation history. Her achievement earned her a Guinness World Performing Center. Christine served as technical Record medal, invitations from six continents, and features on TV programs consultant on numerous government and private like Ellen, Inside Edition, Fox and Friends, Network, CNN, projects, and is the author of more than 50 publi- CBS Evening News, and the BBC. Based in Tucson, , Jessica flies an cations related to the sonic boom program. Ercoupe and is currently focused on inspiring the next generation of pilots.

44 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 WAI STAFF Media Center Sponsored by Skydive Spaceland Room 103C

The Media Center is pro- Peggy Chabrian, Ed.D. Nancy Bink Cassandra Bosco Kerisa Citro vided to all of our members President and CEO Senior Art Director Education and Industry Director of Conferences and exhibitors as a way to Relations Director and Events disseminate information to reporters and media professionals attending the conference. Informa- tion forThe Daily, Aviation for Women and Aviation for Girls magazines, and the WAI Connect enewsletter is collected here as well. Sue Coon Christine Culver Janet Davidson Stephanie Gordon WEDNESDAY, New Member Services Chapter Relations Volunteer Coordinator Renewal Member MARCH 13 Manager Specialist Services Manager Merchandise Manager 2-4 p.m. T H U R S D A Y , MARCH 14 8 a.m.-5 p.m. F R I D A Y , MARCH 15 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Doug Henderson Connie Lawrence Patricia Luebke Molly Martin SATURDAY, Computer Services Executive Assistant Marketing Manager Outreach Director MARCH 16 Manager Operations Manager 8 a.m.-noon.

Hope Moore Jennifer Moore Kelly Murphy Jennifer Saddler Thomas Conferences and Events Contributing Director of Business Development Assistant Art Director Communications Manager

Long Beach MARCH 14-16 2019 Donna Wallace Abby Welch Exhibit Coordinator WAI Publications and WAI2019 Scholarship Coordinator Research Intern

46 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 STUDENTS • YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Sexual We welcome you to the 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference. In addition to the wonderfully diverse Opening General Sessions and Education Sessions, we have some events Harassment planned especially with students and young professionals in mind. Panel

SATURDAY, Networking 101 for Students MARCH 16 Sponsored by American Airlines, American Airlines Federal Credit Union, Envoy Air, Piedmont Airlines, PSA 3-4 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 14 • 4-6 p.m. • 202 201 “Networking 101 for Students” is where industry leaders will guide you on how to get the most Moderator: Kathleen from your attendance at the conference. Come prepared with your business cards—some of these Yodice; Panelists: Jacki companies are looking for interns! Thompson, FordHarrison labor relations and employ- Young Professionals Reception ment litigation; Jennifer Blake, F&H Sponsored by American Airlines, American Airlines Federal Credit Union, Envoy Air, Piedmont Airlines, PSA Solutions FRIDAY, MARCH 15 • 5:30-7 p.m. • 103A • (Ticket required) Group Just starting your aviation career? If you are relatively new to the aviation industry, we invite you to- at human tend our Young Professionals Reception. Mingle and network with other young professionals as well as resources seasoned professionals who can help you navigate your career path and shine in the workplace. generalist The 2018 Volunteer at the WAI mem- bership sur- Conference vey regard- Volunteering is a great way to get involved and ing sexual network. Visit www.WAI.org/volunteers or harassment check in at the Volunteers booth near registra- issues in tion in the Long Beach Convention Center. Don’t the aviation forget to bring your business cards for industry workplace was reviewed by contacts, networking, and raffles! the WAI board of directors to identify the kinds of resources that can be made Tools for Schools available to help members THURSDAY, MARCH 14– facing such situations. This SATURDAY, MARCH 16 60-minute panel discussion, Long Beach Convention moderated by Kathy Yodice, Center Lobby WAI 3570 and WAI general WAI MENTOR BECOME A LEADER Help students at Long Beach area schools counsel, will include experi- by donating school supplies or gift cards at enced industry representa- locations set up in the Long Beach Conven- tives who often get involved tion Center during WAI2019. in such circumstances. Find a Mentor You will hear perspectives Sometimes all you need is someone who’s been Suggested Supplies from the legal office and there and “gets it.” As a WAI member, you have Paper: lined paper, copy paper, HR department. access to a large network of amazing aviators, construction paper, spiral notebooks, IN AVIATION. many of whom have been in your shoes. Search composition books, index cards online and select a mentor that best fits your Earn a degree in Air Traffic Management, Airport / goals and inspirations. Our WAI mentors love to Pencils and Pens: blue or black pens, help other WAI mentees! No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, erasers, pen- Long cil sharpeners, pencil case, colored markers, Aviation Management, Professional Flight or Unmanned Beach www.WAI.org/members/mentors crayons, highlighters, dry-erase markers MARCH 14-16 2019 General Supplies: dry-erase boards, Aircraft Systems at the University of . paper clips, three-ring 2-inch binders, WAI2019 pocket folders, report covers @UNDaerospace | UND.edu 48 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 WAI CORPORATE MEMBERS(as of February 12, 2019)

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Flamingo Air Des Moines Public Schools LAT US Spirit Airlines Alaska Airlines Aviation Academy Leading Edge Avionics Sporty’s Pilot Shop WAI Jobs Connect Desert Jet LeTourneau University Reach more than 13,500 Altria Client Service DUATS M & H Uniforms Tarrant County College members who have the Amazon Duncan Aviation Aviation Aviation Department American Airlines Dynamic Aviation McGriff, Seibels & Technical Women’s qualifications for your next American Express EAA Williams Inc. Organization (TWO) staff opening. Post your job Eagle Aircraft Metropolitan State College The Abingdon Company AOPA’s Air Safety Institute of and internship opportunities EagleMed LLC The Boeing Company Application Dynamics Embraer Dade College– The State University for free at www.WAI.org/ Art-Craft Paint Inc. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Eig-Watson School of The Walt Disney Company resources/jobs-connect/post. 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50 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 HIRING BRIEFINGS(as of February 12, 2019)

Get Your THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Questions Room 104A Room 104B Room 104C 1-1:45 p.m. 9-9:45 a.m. 9-9:45 a.m. Answered United Airlines Jeppesen JetBlue Airways These 45-minute 2-2:45 p.m. 10-10:45 a.m. 10-10:45 a.m. sessions are open to all Alaska Airlines American Airlines Southwest Airlines conference attendees. Participating companies 3-3:45 p.m. 11-11:45 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. will outline their basic FedEx GE Aviation Atlas Air application procedures, 4-4:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. discuss current available Horizon Air Emirates Cape Air positions and their 2-2:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. requirements for employ- Envoy Air UPS ment, as well as answer 3-3:45 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. frequently asked questions. Pratt & Whitney USDA Forest Service 4-4:45 p.m. 4-4:45 p.m. GAMA Cirrus Aircraft

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 WAI JOBS Room 104A Room 104B Room 104C 9-9:45 a.m. 9-9:45 a.m. 9-9:45 a.m. Alaska Airlines Emirates JetBlue Airways Visit 10-10:45 a.m. 10-10:45 a.m. 10-10:45 a.m. WAI Jobs Pratt & Whitney GE Aviation Cape Air 11-11:45 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. Connect FedEx Envoy Air UPS Looking for qualified 2-2:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. employees or interns? United Airlines GAMA Southwest Airlines More than 13,500 active 3-3:45 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. WAI members may see your Southwest Tech Ops Jeppesen Atlas Air organization’s job and in- ternship opportunities at 4-4:45 p.m. 4-4:45 pm. www.WAI.org/members/ Horizon Air American Airlines jobs-connect. Corporate members can SATURDAY, MARCH 16 post all their jobs or internships at no charge. Room 104B Room 104C 9-9:45 a.m. 9-9:45 a.m. FedEx Envoy Air 10-10:45 a.m. 10-10:45 a.m. United Airlines Jeppesen 11-11:45 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. Alaska Airlines Emirates 1-1:45 p.m. 1-1:45 p.m. Pratt & Whitney Atlas Air Long 2-2:45 p.m. 2-2:45 p.m. Beach Horizon Air Southwest Airlines MARCH 14-16 2019 3-3:45 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. UPS GE Aviation 4-4:45 pm. 4-4:45 p.m. WAI2019 Cape Air Cirrus Aircraft

52 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 WAI CHAPTERS AROUND THE WORLD

Chapters are listed alphabeti- Florida Memorial University * Chapter cally by country then by state China USA Miami Gardens, FLORIDA and/or province. An asterisk (*) Hong Kong Southern Airways Aiysha Lindsay Events after the chapter name Mei Chan Birmingham, [email protected] [email protected] Holly Roe denotes a provisional chapter. [email protected] Ft. Lauderdale For more info contact Out- Ft. Lauderdale, FLORIDA WEDNESDAY, reach Director Molly Martin Ghana War Eagle * Melissa Duff at [email protected]. Ghana * (Auburn University) [email protected] MARCH 13 ACCRA, Ghana Auburn, ALABAMA Juliet Aboagye-Wiafe Kendall Higdon Gold Coast * WAI Chapter Australia [email protected] [email protected] Jupiter, FLORIDA Australia * Candice Wettstein Reception VIRTUAL & Varied Locations India Last Frontier [email protected] Sponsored by U.S. Air Force Tammy Augostin India * Anchorage, ALASKA Heart of Florida * tammy.augostin@ NEW DELHI, India Crystal Frost Lakeland, FLORIDA 6:30- 7:30 p.m. yahoo.com.au Noopur Chablani [email protected] Cate Rosenoff Grand Ballroom [email protected] ERAU Prescott [email protected] (ticket required, Botswana Prescott,ARIZONA Jacksonville University by invitation only) Botswana * Ireland Amber Dalton Jacksonville, FLORIDA GABORONE, Botswana Ireland * [email protected] Rachel Chaput Kaone Kamanakao SHANNON, Ireland [email protected] [email protected] Cordula Hansen Phoenix Valley of the Sun THURSDAY, [email protected] Phoenix, ARIZONA Space Coast Gabrielle Palmas (Florida Tech) MARCH 14 Brazil [email protected] Melbourne, FLORIDA Brazil * Kenya SAO PAULO, Brazil Blue Yonder Leanni Tibbetts Chapter Kenya * [email protected] Henrique Timm NAIROBI, Kenya (California Baptist University) Leadership [email protected] Una Gertrude Riverside, CALIFORNIA Tampa Bay * Workshop [email protected] Kim Roper Tampa, FLORIDA Sponsored by [email protected] Leigh Alvarez Cameroon [email protected] Endeavor Air Cameroon * Nigeria California Aerospace Valley DOUALA, Cameroon Glowing Wings Lancaster, CALIFORNIA ’s Gone With the Wind 8-11 a.m. Noutchemo Simo Fadimatou LAGOS, Nigeria Leigh Kelly Atlanta, 201A [email protected] Ifeyinwa Megwa [email protected] Becca Friesen [email protected] waigonewiththewind@ Greater Area gmail.com Chapter Canada NCAT–Zaria * Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA Partnerships– Alberta Rocky Mountain High ZARIA, Nigeria Katrina Gilson Heart of Georgia Calgary, ALBERTA Anthonette Adekola and [email protected] (Middle Georgia College) Fundraise Brenda Blair Hassana Mu’azu Macon, GEORGIA [email protected] [email protected] Mt. College Danielle Schreiber Like a Pro Walnut, CALIFORNIA [email protected] Lyndse Costabile Sea to Sky Nigeria Linda Rogus Vancouver, Ikeja, LAGOS, Nigeria [email protected] Rhythm of the Wings * 2:30-4 p.m. Rejoice Ndudinachi Atlanta, GEORGIA BRITISH COLUMBIA 201A Robin McNamara [email protected] Sonia Francis-Rolle San Diego, CALIFORNIA [email protected] infowomeninaviation@ Hanna Fowler gmail.com Panama [email protected] Southern Wings Panama * Savannah, GEORGIA F R I D A Y , Northern Spirit PANAMA CITY San Francisco Bay Jacqueline Cooney MARCH 15 Winnipeg, MANITOBA Julie Charmes San Francisco, CALIFORNIA [email protected] Canada [email protected] Ana Uribe Ruiz Kristin Long [email protected] Hawaii 50 How to Start a [email protected] Honolulu, HAWAII WAI Chapter Senegal Wow OC * Annie Domko Upper Canada Senegal * Fullerton, CALIFORNIA [email protected] Toronto, DAKAR, Senegal 10:45- 11:45 a.m. Llen Oyco ’s Leading Edge 201 Stacey Jackson Christine Mendy [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Chicago, ILLINOIS Mile High Maureen Hallacy Plan and Host Western Aviatrix * Sweden Denver, COLORADO chicagosleadingedge@ an Outstanding London, ONTARIO Scandanavia * Trimbi Szabo gmail.com Destiny Sherman STOCKHOLM, Sweden [email protected] SIUC Saluki Aviators Girls in Aviation [email protected] Marina Berggren Carbondale, ILLINOIS Day Event Winged Warriors * [email protected] East Hartford, Gabby Escudero [email protected] 10:45- 11:45 a.m. (University of Waterloo) CONNECTICUT Waterloo, ONTARIO The Netherlands Carol SaNogueira * 202 Jodie Scarrow The Netherlands * carol.sanogueira@ Indianapolis, [email protected] AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands utas.utc.com Ryan Lynch Nargis Zamaray [email protected] Moose Jaw * [email protected] Central Florida Moose Jaw, Orlando, FLORIDA Indiana State University * SASKATCHEWAN Judith-Ann Jarrette Terre Haute, INDIANA Jordan Birt UAE [email protected] Sara Stumpf Long [email protected] Dubai * [email protected] Beach DUBAI, UAE ERAU–Daytona Beach MARCH Mervat Sultan Daytona Beach, FLORIDA Purdue 14-16 Costa Rica [email protected] Noelle Cudzilo West Lafayette,INDIANA 2019 San José * [email protected] Susanne Stalker SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica [email protected] Maria Fernanda United Kingdom ERAU WW United Kingdom * Daytona Beach, FLORIDA Heartland Chapter Sanchez Villegas Des Moines, [email protected] LONDON, England Kristy Kiernan Liz Moscrop [email protected] Sara Arnold WAI2019 [email protected] [email protected]

54 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 WAI CHAPTERS AROUND THE WORLD

University of Dubuque Saint Louis Women Spirit of Columbus North Texas Dubuque, IOWA With Wings Columbus, OHIO Dallas, TEXAS Fast 40s Polly A. Kadolph Saint Louis, MISSOURI Wendy Hollinger Victoria Brown 40-minute sessions at the WAI [email protected] Laura Holland Obrien [email protected] [email protected] membership booth focused on [email protected] Air Capital City The Ohio State University * Rio Grande Valley various chapter interest subjects Wichita, KANSAS Show Me Skies Columbus, OHIO McAllen, TEXAS Exhibit Hall, Robin Laws (University of Central Missouri) Rebecca Vilcheck Ana Ayala Booth 400 [email protected] Warrensburg, MISSOURI [email protected] [email protected] K-State University Zoe Gnaedinger [email protected] The Wright TSU “Maroon Tails” * Polytechnic ,OHIO , TEXAS THURSDAY, Salina, KANSAS Rocky Mountain College * Becky Adams Stephanie Fagan MARCH 14 Keegan Swanson Billngs, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Aunaya Martin 1-1:40 p.m. Sooner * Great Salt Lake Bluegrass * [email protected] Growing and Running a (University of OK) (Westminster College) Robust, Dynamic Chapter Louisville, UNO “Maverick” City, OKLAHOMA , UTAH Amanda Weber (Molly Martin, WAI outreach direc- Omaha, NEBRASKA Charnell Walls Gail Avendano tor and Chrissi Culver, WAI chapter [email protected] Michaela Lucas [email protected] gavendano@ relations specialist) EKU Flying Colonels * [email protected] Southeastern Aviators westminstercollege.edu Richmond, KENTUCKY Learn tips about changing officers, Las Vegas * Durant, OKLAHOMA Utah Valley University * various WAI resources including Vanessa Sekic Elizabeth Resh [email protected] Las Vegas, NEVADA Orem, UTAH the Chapter Handbook, Chapter Michelle Cohen [email protected] Joy Appelbaum Continuity Tool, and tools to make Tech University [email protected] [email protected] your chapter management easier. Ruston, LOUISIANA Boeing Portland * Caitlin Zucco Garden State Angels Portland, Utah State University * [email protected] Jackson, Angela Irvine Logan, UTAH 4:15-4:55 p.m. Melissa Lekas [email protected] Andreas Wesemann How to Apply for Blue Ridge [email protected] [email protected] Frederick, Rose City Scholarships Sarah Staudt Aviation High School * Portland, OREGON Southern Utah University * (Donna Wallace, WAI scholarship [email protected] , NEW YORK Cary Freeman Cedar City, UTAH coordinator) Evelyn Tavarez-Perez [email protected] Lonia McDonald Get tips on making your scholar- Atlantic Aviators [email protected] [email protected] New Bedford, Willamette Valley Wings ship applications stand out. Aurora, OREGON Capital Region Tammie Irwin New York, NEW YORK Erin Bosnjak Arlington, VIRGINIA F R I D A Y , [email protected] Alice Chan [email protected] Kelly Murphy [email protected] [email protected] MARCH 15 * Philly Flyers * Detroit, MICHIGAN Republic Chapter , Liberty University 2-2:40 p.m. Sherry Wells Farmingdale, NEW YORK PENNSYLVANIA Lynchburg, VIRGINIA Get Involved in WAI [email protected] Kelly Fisher Peggy Castaneda Meredith Boardman Mentor Connect republicchapter.wai@ [email protected] [email protected] (Cassandra Bosco, WAI education Great Lakes gmail.com Grand Rapids, MICHIGAN Puerto Rico Cascade PNW Aviatrices * and industry relations director, Helen Hagg Soaring Capital Eagles Puerto Rico, PUERTO RICO Burlington, WASHINGTON and Veronica Delgado, Universal [email protected] Horseheads, NEW YORK Victoria Thorpe Rebekah Timothy Weather and Aviation vice presi- dent of global human resources) Western Michigan Lisa Sansouci womeninaviationpr@ [email protected] [email protected] gmail.com University Central Washington Learn how to sign up online to Kalamazoo, MICHIGAN York College/CUNY Palmetto Pride University * become a mentor or find a men- Shelby Satkowiak Queens, NEW YORK Charleston, Ellensburg, WASHINGTON tor. Make the most of your men- shelby.j.satkowiak@ Chriss Hsu Amber Richardson torship experience by attending wmich.edu [email protected] this session to gain helpful tips Leslie Lane amberrichardsonjapan@ and resources. Northwestern Michigan First in Flight [email protected] gmail.com College * Greensboro, Great Planes * Washington State Traverse City, MICHIGAN Sioux Falls, Seattle,WASHINGTON S A T U R D A Y , Kate Hauch Chandra Steiner SOUTHAKOTA D Rebecca Burghy MARCH 16 [email protected] [email protected] Erica Grossbach washingtonwai.10@ Willow Run Riveters North Eastern [email protected] gmail.com 10:45-11:30 a.m. (Eastern Michigan University) North Carolina * Grow Your Chapter Air Raiders Four Lakes * Membership and Ypsilanti,MICHIGAN Elizabeth City, Murfreesboro, TENNESSEE Madison, WISCONSIN Theodore Johnson NORTH CAROLINA Eva Jeter Sarah Pozdell Maximize Retention [email protected] Amy White [email protected] [email protected] (Chrissi Culver, WAI chapter Yankee Ladies [email protected] relations specialist) Memphis Belles Oshkosh Ypsilanti,MICHIGAN UND Oshkosh, WISCONSIN Get tips to manage chapter Rachel Lindvig Grand Forks, Memphis, TENNESSEE email lists and Facebook, create Vondra Myers Trish Steineke [email protected] NORTH DAKOTA [email protected] members-only benefits/activities, Catrina Krueger bellesofficers@ engage members through fun MSU Northern Lights [email protected] memphisbelles.org Southeastern Wisconsin * activities, and manage member- Mankato, MINNESOTA , WISCONSIN ships lists and dues. Cheri Rohlfing Music City Chapter Joan Kelnhofer [email protected] Cleveland, OHIO Nashville, TENNESSEE [email protected] Leah Hetzel Deborah Baugh 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m Stars of the North [email protected] [email protected] , MINNESOTA Zambia WAI #HonorTheWASP Sarah Borg KSU Flying Black Squirrels Alamo City Zambia * (Abby Welch, WAI publications and starsofthenorthwai@ Kent, OHIO San Antonio, TEXAS ZAMBIA research intern) gmail.com Brian Neff Melinda Vasquez Yichidi Ndhlovu Learn about this WAI led program, [email protected] Parks College of [email protected] [email protected] with support from TWU, to honor Saint Louis University Ohio University Houston the graves of WASP across the Saint Louis, MISSOURI Athens, OHIO Houston, TEXAS nation. Make Memorial Day week- Mary Lisante Theresa Meyer Jessica Garcia end, May 25-27, 2019, an event for [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] all chapters to participate in.

MARCH 14-16, 2019 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference 55 GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY

Featured SATURDAY, MARCH 16 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Activity Speakers All Girls in Aviation Day events take place in the Grand Ballroom Stations Activities and supplies sponsored by American Airlines, Fly an American Airlines FCU, Envoy Air, Piedmont Airlines, PSA Aircraft Simulator Lunch sponsored by United Airlines Redbird Flight Simulations Earn an Aviation Fun Patch, meet women with careers in aviation, test your aeronautical skills, Robotics Team and lots more! Rock ’n Roll Robots Lt. Gen. Stayce Harris & Javabots Lt. Gen. Stayce Harris, Soar With WAI 4698, retired March 1, 2019, as the highest- CAP volunteers ranking African-American Bernoulli’s Principle women military pilot in Kent State University all the United States Talk Like a Pilot armed forces. Stayce EAA has dedicated her life to mentoring and inspir- Robotic Arm ing young people to Engineering careers in aviation and The Boeing Company the Air Force. Airplane Quality Manufacturing Saturday Schedule The Boeing Company 8-8:45 a.m. Check-in and registration

9-10 a.m. Career Panel

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jessica Cox Activity Stations and College Fair Using Small Drones Jessica Cox, WAI 41665, is in STEM Education best known for becoming Utah State University the first armless pilot in 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch and Guest Speakers aviation history. Based The Magic of STEM The Boeing Company in Tucson, Arizona, Jessi- 1:30-3 p.m. ca flies an Ercoupe and is Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt Airplane Assembly currently focused on in- Simulator The Boeing Company spiring the next genera- Designed for girls ages 8 to 17, Girls in Aviation Day Long Beach is tion of pilots. a fun-filled day planned to introduce aviation, or expand a grow- Foam Gliders ing interest. The girls will interact with amazing role models rang- Utah State University ing from airline pilots to aircraft mechanics to aviation industry Fun with executives. They’ll learn about robotics, go on a navigation chart 3D Printing Pens scavenger hunt, build their own styrofoam airplanes, fly a simula- Embry-Riddle tor, build an airport, learn to use tools by making wire bracelets, Aeronautical University and lots more hands-on activities. Long Manufacturing Beach The cost for the day is $10 (which includes lunch), and attend- Magic MARCH ees must be accompanied by an adult. Chaperones and parents 14-16 GAMA 2019 are invited to take part in lunch for $10. Build and Fly Helicopters Preregistration is required. Register online at U.S. Coast Guard WAI2019 www.WAI.org/girls-aviation-day-long-beach

56 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 SILENT AUCTION Bruce Baty The WAI2019 Silent Auction Goes Online! Volunteer www.32auctions.com/WAI2019 of the Year Women in Aviation International will take the annual Silent Auction online at WAI2019. All WAI Award members will have the opportunity to view the 1996 Laila Menker, Pat Wagner 2019 auction items and read item details. Bidding starts March 7 at 8 a.m. PST and ends March 16 at 1 p.m. PDT. (note the change to Pacific Daylight 1 9 9 7 Ray Adams, Ruth Maestre Saving Time).

1 9 9 8  Renee Martin-Nagle, Why go online? Fred Schmidt The Silent Auction is the single largest fundraiser for WAI scholarships and

1999  educational projects. By allowing all members to bid on items, WAI increas- Pat Adams, Doug Henderson es the potential to raise more funds for these important programs to

2000  encourage more females to get involved in aviation and aerospace. Jenna Kimberlin, Verne Wiese

2 0 0 1  How will it work? Debbie Harvey, Amy Laboda Items are listed online at www.32auctions.com/WAI2019. Members

2 0 0 2  request to join the auction and view the items. This is a sign-up process. Jacque Boyd, Jerry Chabrian While you’ll be able to view items for months prior to the

2 0 0 3  conference you’ll only be able to bid on the items during a Betty Huck, Catherine Stites 10-day period just prior to and during the conference. When

2004 the auction goes live WAI will notify all members, and the Lewie Wiese auction site will notify members already enrolled.

2005:  Barbara Krummen, Judy Tarver Will items still be at the conference?

2006: We anticipate that most items will still be available to view at the conference. Paula Grubb, John Riedel The big change will be that all bidding will be conducted online.

2 0 0 7  Master Sgt. Rodney Hage, What if I win and I’m not Barb Lauer at the conference? 2 0 0 8  We simply ask that you pay shipping from Linda Russell, Angelita Thayer WAI headquarters in Ohio to your location. 2 0 0 9  Alicia Krummen, Betty Hill, Will the bidders still be Kristin Barron anonymous? 2010  Ann Cooper, Charlie Cooper, Yes, only the auction coordinators EJ Waters will know who is bidding on what.

2 0 1 1  Sandy Anderson, Trish Beckman 3 cool things about bidding online: 2 0 1 2 • As a registered bidder you’ll be notified if you’ve been outbid. Jonathan Grillo, Phyllis Honnor, Kathryn Klundt, Shirley Rice • Attending a session during the conference or working during the auction ending time? No worries! You can set up an auto bid. You determine how much you want to spend and the program will auto- 2 0 1 3 WAI Founding Board matically bid the minimum bid increment for you until your maximum bid has been reached. • Hate it when you get outbid last minute? The bidding for an item will be extended three minutes 2 0 1 4 Bonnie Kratz when a bid is received within three minutes to closing. There is a maximum 30-minute extension.

2 0 1 5 Molly Martin 2016 Long Items are viewable now. Bidding Doug Priestley Beach MARCH starts March 7 at 8 a.m. PST and 2017  14-16 James Brough, 2019 ends March 16 at 1 p.m. PDT. Pam Peer, Julie Seltsam, Barbara Walters-Phillips Check often: 2 0 1 8 Janet Davidson WAI2019 new items are added regularly.

58 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 MEET THE AUTHORS Strike Up the Band!

WAI’s Jazz With Wings Band Sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Opening Exhibit Hall 12:30-12:50 p.m. Hall B Prior to the opening of the exhibit hall at 12:50 p.m. in the Convention Center Lobby in front of Hall B. Jazz with Wings Authors Corner Sponsored by Dassault Falcon Jet Hangar Dance THURSDAY, F R I D A Y , S A T U R D A Y , 8-10 p.m. MARCH 14 MARCH 15 MARCH 16 101 1-3 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-Noon 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Marc Himelhoch Erin Miller Robin Kardon F R I D A Y , MARCH 15 Cockpit to Cockpit: Final Flight Final Fight: Flygirl: A Novel Your Ultimate Resource My grandmother, the Opening for Transition Gouge WASP, and Arlington Erin Miller General Session National Cemetery Final Flight Final Fight: 9 a.m. Erin Miller My grandmother, the Hall A Final Flight Final Fight: Sharon Rossmark WASP, and Arlington My grandmother, the Drone Girls and The Air National Cemetery Learn more about this WASP, and Arlington Show Adventure passionate group of National Cemetery Sarah Byrn Rickman aviators and musicians at 2-3:30 p.m. BJ Erickson: WASP Pilot www.WAI.org/ Sarah Byrn Rickman wai-jazz-wings-band. BJ Erickson: WASP Pilot Marc Himelhoch Cockpit to Cockpit 12:15 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Marc Himelhoch 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sarah Byrn Rickman Cockpit to Cockpit Andrea Coppick BJ Erickson: WASP Pilot Georgia Goes to Lunch Women Pilots of ISA Mary Shipko Women Who Fly: Mary Shipko AVIATRIX: First Woman True Stories by Women AVIATRIX: First Woman Pilot for Hughes Airwest Airline Pilots Pilot for Hughes Airwest 3:30-5 p.m. Long Andrea Coppick Beach Georgia Goes to Lunch MARCH 14-16 2019 Women Pilots of ISA Women Who Fly: True Stories by Women WAI2019 Airline Pilots

60 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 FIND YOUR WAY AROUND Conference Information Desk Hours

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 2-6 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 14 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Drone F R I D A Y , Education Session MARCH 15 Sessions 7 a.m.-6 p.m. are on levels S A T U R D A Y , 1 and 2 MARCH 16 Reception 7 a.m.-5 p.m. General Sessions Luncheon Hall of Fame Dinner Tour Tickets Pickup Convention Center Lobby Exhibit Hall Registration TUESDAY, MARCH 12 7-8:30 p.m. All tours leave from WEDNESDAY, Promenade MARCH 13 Grand Staircase, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Pine Avenue and 7-8 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 14 7:30-8:30 a.m. F R I D A Y , MARCH 15 Professional Development 5:30-6:15 p.m. Seminars Girls in Aviation Day

Long Beach MARCH 14-16 2019 WAI2019

62 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER Need Help? Need a little assistance? Lose something? Find something? Want to contact someone in charge? Come to the Conference Information Desk in the registration lobby and a volunteer will answer your questions or help you. After the conference, unclaimed lost and found items will be taken to WAI headquarters in Ohio. Call 937-839-4647. Long Beach MARCH 14-16 2019 Thank You! Tour buses Sponsored by ABM, SkyVector Aeronautical Charts, Thomas Edison WAI2019 State University Conference Bags Sponsored by United Airlines Water Stations Sponsored by Walmart Aviation Transportation Sponsored by Amazon Badge Holders Sponsored by The Boeing Company Registration Sponsored by FedEx Express WAI2019 videos Sponsored by FedEx Express The Daily Sponsored by JetSuite/JetSuite X, Walmart Aviation Media Center Sponsored by Skydive Spaceland Charging Stations Sponsored by Piper Aircraft

MARCH 14-16, 2019 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference 63 EXHIBITORS (as of February 12, 2019) Exhibit Hall FAA Civil Aerospace Hoursurs Medical Institute

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 1-5:30 p.m. F R I D A Y , MARCH 15 10:30 a.m.-noon (closed for luncheon) 1:30-5 p.m. S A T U R D A Y , MARCH 16 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

201 601 Silent WAI Auction Store

400 WAI Membership and Chapter Booth

Long Beach MARCH 14-16 2019 WAI2019

64 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference MARCH 14-16, 2019 318 Abingdon Co 331 California Wing 336 Jacksonville University 514 Southern Illinois University Specialties 721 ABX Air 305 Jeppesen 325 Southwest Airlines 729 Cape Air 812 AeroGuard Flight Training 725 JetBlue 434 Spirit Airlines Center 818 Cirrus Aircraft 515 JETPUBS Inc. 326 Sun Country Airlines 801 AeroStar Training Services 813 Columbia Helicopters  724 JetSuite/JetSuiteX 439 Texas Woman’s University 634 Air Cargo Carriers Inc. 627 CommutAir dba  340 JSfirm.com 301 The Boeing Company 116 Air Evac Lifeteam United Express 635 Kent State University 413 The Ninety-Nines Inc. 542 Air Force Civilian Service 717 Contrail 524 L3 CTS Airline Academy 719 The Ohio State University 538 Air Force Reserve 335 Coradine–LogTen Pro X 342 Lewis University 328 Thomas Edison State 425 Air Line Pilots Association 500 David Clark Company Inc. University  800 Liga International, The International 240 Delta Private Jets Flying Doctors of Mercy 221 Trade-A-Plane 110 Air National Guard 427 Delta State University–  239 Long Beach Airport 122 Trans States Airlines 415 Air Race Classic Inc. Commercial Aviation 442 Lufthansa viationA Training 728 Transportation Security 229 Desert Jet 531 Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp USA Administration (TSA/D) 114 Dynamic Aviation 516 Airbus 826 M & H Uniforms 824 Travelpro 504 Alaska Airlines 341 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical 625 642 Uber University  726 Allegiant Air 316 Middle Tennessee State 530 U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting 219 Emirates Airlines University Command 814 Alpha Eta Rho Inc. 804 Empire Airlines 825 Mission Aviation 525 United Airlines 637 ALSIM   737 Endeavor Air Fellowship (MAF) 816 University Aviation 718 Amazon  512 Envoy Air Inc. 703 Mountain Air Cargo Association 513 American Airlines 237 Executive Jet 313 NASAO 215 University of Dubuque 613 American Airlines Federal Management Credit Union 235 National Air Traffic 429 University of North Dakota 407 Experimental Aircraft Controllers Association 312 UPS 337 Ameriflight LLC  Association 216 National Gay Pilots 41 AOPA–Aircraft Owners and  324 US Aviation Academy  629 ExpressJet Airlines Association Pilots Association 401 USAA 705 FAA/Airmen DUI/DWI 617 National Geospatial- 117 Arizona State University Program Intelligence Agency 403 USDA Forest Service Polytechnic Campus 707 Utah State University 747 FAA Civil Aerospace 441 National WASP WWII  701 Art-Craft Paint Inc. Medical Institute Museum Aviation 417 Association for Women 234 Falcon Aviation Academy 225 NetJets 317 UTC|Pratt & Whitney in Aviation Maintenance  501 FedEx Express 438 Ohio University 821 Vaughn College of (AWAM)   Aeronautics and 539 Flexjet 339 Omni Air International 535 Atlas Air Inc.  Technology 431 Flightdocs 230 OSM Aviation–Norwegian 534 ATP Flight School  120 VT AAA Flight School 334 Auburn University 213 FlightSafety International 734 Pan Am International 400 WAI Membership/  Flight Academy  Aviation Center 119 Freight Runners Express Chapter Booth 307 Aurora Flight Sciences 224 Frontier Airlines 115 Pearls With Purpose 601 WAI Merchandise Foundation  404 Aviall Services Inc. 730 FSSolutions 201 WAI Silent Auction 636 Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) 528 Aviation & Aerospace 709 Garmin 430 Walmart Aviation Science Department–MSU 509 Piedmont Airlines 823 GE Aviation– 113 West Star Aviation 638 Aviation Search Group LLC Lafayette Engine Facility 338 Piper Aircraft Inc.  606 Western Michigan 807 PlaneSense Inc. 541 Aviation Technical 536 GoJet Airlines  University College Services Inc. 443 Priester Aviation of Aviation 519 Gulfstream, A General  238 Aviation Weather Center Dynamics Company 608 PSA Airlines 217 Wings Financial Credit Union 507 AviationJewelry.com 543 HAECO Americas/ 118 RAA HAECO Cabin Solutions 803 Wings For Val Foundation 440 Bemidji Aviation 735 Ravn Air Group  Services Inc. 806 Hawaiian Airlines 615 Women in Corporate  218 Republic Airways  712 Bombardier Aerospace 506 Horizon Air Aviation  405 Saint Louis University/ 437 Women Military Aviators 435 Bose Corporation 733 IFOD-Flight Dispatch Parks College  Training 619 XOJET Inc. 419 CAE 526 Shell Aviation  214 International Society of 212 California Aeronautical  227 Silver Airways University Women Airline Pilots 713 SkyWest Airlines 228 International Society of 716 California Baptist  640 Sling Pilot Academy University Air Safety Investigators 

MARCH 14-16, 2019 The 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference 65 Next Year in Orlando, Florida

©Disney 31st Annual International Women in Aviation Conference March WAI is headed to Orlando, 5–7, 2020 Florida, and we want you to join us for WAI2020! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort The 2020 International Women in Aviation Conference will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Lake Buena Vista, March 5–7, 2020. Save the dates for next year’s three-day gathering Florida for more mentoring, networking, and fun!

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