WAI - Bayou Beacons Chapter

✈️ Help Us Inspire the Next Generation of Women in Aviation! 💫

Girls in Aviation Day is October 3, 2026. Our event is completely free for attendees and we rely on the support of our community to make these unforgettable experiences.

Is your company interested in supporting our event? We are still looking for sponsors for Girls in Aviation Day! Any amount small or large will help go towards the event and providing activities to support aviation education and careers in our community.

🌐Reach out to us for additional information.
🔗 Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/girls-in-aviation-day-2025-sponsorship

Thank you Elite Shirt Company - Gulfport, MS for your generous donation towards Girls In Aviation!

We are excited for the t-shirts that will be given to participants for completing their "Passports to Aviation"!

🚀𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆
🕒11am-1pm
📆Saturday, October 3, 2026
📌Trent Lott International Airport

Applications close Friday!

2027 Pathways Opportunities - NASA Explore the available Spring 2027 Pathways positions on this page and the NASA centers where they are located. Positions will start January 25, 2027.

There is still plenty of time to apply for our Aircraft Dispatch scholarship! Open to ALL members of WAI.

Whether you’re pursuing a career in aviation or simply looking to expand your knowledge, this is an opportunity worth taking!
Take the next step in your aviation journey at no cost through our scholarship sponsored by FDN!

Scan the QR code or click the link below to apply

Applications are due by November 1st. The scholarship recipient will be announced December 10th of 2026.

This scholarship is redeemable for any Flight Dispatch Network course offered from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.

https://forms.gle/c2HskhDEr1Qy9MHPA

Thank you Continental Aerospace Technologies for sponsoring Girls In Aviation Day!

✈️Girls in Aviation Day
🕓11am - 1pm
🗓️October 3, 2026
📍Trent Lott International Airport

We're excited to see you there!

🚀Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/girls-in-aviation-day--2026-7

The WAI Bayou Beacons Chapter is proud to provide one Women in Aviation International member with an opportunity to complete the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Program from Flight Dispatch Network (FDN) at no cost through our scholarship sponsored by FDN!

Flight Dispatch Network is a private, professional community serving aircraft dispatchers and aviation professionals around the world. FDN offers comprehensive 6-week in-person, 10-week hybrid, and recurrent training programs designed to prepare aviation professionals for the FAA Dispatch Certification.

Scan the QR code or click the link below to apply! Applications are due by November 1st. The scholarship recipient will be announced December 10th of 2026.

This scholarship is redeemable for any Flight Dispatch Network course offered from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.

https://forms.gle/8hGisCCoPoDrCX4u7

Registration is now OPEN!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/girls-in-aviation-day--2026-7

🛩 Looking for aviation scholarships? Apply today! 🛩

The 2027 Women in Aviation International (WAI) scholarship program is officially open, and members can review dozens of scholarships at www.wai.org/scholarships. ✈️🤩

Currently, there are over 50 scholarships valued at more than $200,000 offered for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, drones, and career advancement for individuals in all stages of life. This 2027 scholarship cycle includes two Harvard Emerging Leaders professional development courses–on campus in May 2027 and online in June 2027. There are more than 10 new scholarships to further members’ learning in flight training, space engineering, aviation management, and aircraft maintenance. Applicants are encouraged to check for new scholarships often and may apply for up to three scholarships per year.

“WAI believes in shaping the future of our industry by investing in the people who will meet the needs of our growing global aviation workforce," says WAI CEO Lynda Coffman. "Our annual scholarship program is one of the most meaningful benefits of WAI membership, and we are deeply grateful for the generosity of our scholarship funders and supporters.”

The total amount of scholarships awarded by WAI since 1995 is more than $17 million.

Recipients will be awarded during the 38th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Savannah, Georgia, from February 25-27, 2027. To qualify for a scholarship, the applicant must be a WAI member as of August 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted to WAI by 11:59 p.m. EDT September 1, 2026, and winners will be notified by December 15, 2026. Details of each scholarship, application requirements, FAQs, plus tips for submitting a winning application can be found at www.wai.org/scholarships.

❤️Celebrating 250 years! 🇺🇸
🤍Happy 4th of July!
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🎉Member Achievement!🎉

Congratulations to first officer Nicolle for completing training at Endeavor Air!