CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER,
WOMEN IN AVIATION, INTERNATIONAL
Nonprofit Organization
Our Mission Statement:
Foster, promote and engage in aviation education, particularly as it relates to women in aviation;
Cultivate, foster and promote interest and understanding among the public in the accomplishments and contributions of women to the aviation industry;
Promote, encourage and facilitate membership in Women in Aviation International and this Chapter;
Support and promote the mission, vision, goals and objectives of Women in Aviation International.
Upcoming Events
The Women in Aviation, Central Florida Chapter (WAI-CFL) is dedicated to bringing together female aviation professionals and students while providing resources and support to help them succeed in the aviation industry. Our Chapter holds monthly meetings and strives to schedule a quarterly speaker on a topic related to aviation or women’s achievements and motivation.
Our members come from diverse backgrounds in the industry, ranging from commercial airline pilots to military aviators, aircraft maintenance technicians, air traffic controllers, and flight attendants. Members and non-members are welcome to all events unless otherwise noted. We also provide educational resources and host seminars to foster an environment of professional growth and development within the aviation industry.
Future Events
August Chapter Meeting
Thursday, August 20th
Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
📍Location: Orlando Executive Airport
✈️ Join us at the Orlando Executive Airport on Thursday, August 20th from 6-8 PM for an unforgettable evening with the President and Founder of Puppy Rescue Flights, Michael F. Young!✨✈️ 🐶
Puppy Rescue Flights is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving at-risk puppies, dogs and kittens a second chance! 🩵
Volunteer pilots fly them from overcrowded shelters to rescue organizations right here in Central Florida!
President, Founder and pilot, Michael Young, began this operation back in 2010! Since then, he’s personally flown over 11,000 at-risk pets from overcrowded shelters to safety and adoption centers throughout the sunshine state!
🗓️ Thursday, August 20th, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
📍 ORL (365 Rickenbacker Dr. Orlando, FL)
🍴We are bringing back the potluck for this month’s chapter meeting!
This month’s potluck theme is… Pub food in honor of Pub-ppies 🐶 🐕 🐶
Feel free to bring a meal, a snack or a non-alcoholic drink to share!
A potluck signup link will be available in our Instagram Bio. Please fill it out so we can prevent duplicate dishes and keep track of any dietary restrictions!
We can’t wait to see you there! 😀