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WACS- Women's Aviation Career Symposium

SAVE THE DATE! March 20th, 2027 for the 9th annual WACS!

10/22/2026

Just a reminder that scholarship applications are now OPEN!⏰

Apply at https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/WomensAviationCareerSymposium2027 or use the link in our bio!

10/13/2026

The 2027 WACS scholarship application opens this THURSDAY!⏰

Scholarships are available to women only for Pilot/Flight training, Maintenance training, Professional Development, Flight Safety International Corporate Cabin Attendant Initial, and Flight Safety International Lear 40/45 Maintenance Training Initial.

This conference and the scholarships awarded are made possible by contributions from our generous sponsors. Since our inception, we have given $215,700 in scholarships to 82 women. We are so grateful for our past and future sponsors!🩷

You can apply at https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/WomensAviationCareerSymposium2027. Or use the link in our bio.

09/29/2026

SAVE THE DATE for the 9th annual WACS!✈️🚁🚀✨❤️

The Women’s Aviation Career Symposium will be on March 20th, 2027 at Western Michigan University College of Aviation. We can’t wait to see you all again in a few months!

Scholarships will be opening soon, so keep an eye out. 💸

Find more information at https://www.mibaa.org/wacs.html

03/16/2026

Reminiscing on this years past WACS! Thank you to all of our generous sponsors, exhibitors, panelists, volunteers, and attendees. This day wouldn’t have been possible without all of you!✨🩷

03/06/2026

WACs 2026 concluded with keynote speaker, Sarah Kalmeta, founder of Pivot Point International and a leadership catalyst and aviation strategist. Sarah inspired and encouraged attendees to pursue careers in aviation and embrace pivoting to new courses throughout their life.

“Your career will not go according to plan and that’s exactly why you will succeed. Reframing changed everything for me. The beautiful thing about aviation and aerospace is the flexibility, we must try new things and move into new spaces,” said Sarah.

“Careers are not built on perfection; they are built on pivots. When you are willing to move with the change, adaptability becomes your superpower. Because you’re willing to move when others might be stuck, you can also lead the change. This willingness will launch your career and support future pivots.”

Thank you for your inspiring words and encouraging our attendees to follow their dreams. 🩷 Sarah is encouraging anyone that attended the event to reach out to her on LinkedIn and message her to schedule a 15 minute meeting to chat about your career!✈️

03/04/2026

Thank you to Russ Kavalhuna, President of Western Michigan University, for taking the time to come speak and give valuable insight during our industry discussion. We appreciate your support and enthusiasm for our event!

03/03/2026

The Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) celebrated their eighth year that included over 225 participants and over $53,000 in scholarships awarded to women pursuing careers in aviation. Since our inception we have awarded $215,700 in scholarships. The event took place at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation.

WACS brought together students, industry leaders, and aviation professionals to inspire, educate, and connect women interested in pursuing aviation careers. The event provided networking, mentoring, workshops, and professional development opportunities while showcasing pathways in commercial, corporate, and general aviation.

The event concluded with keynote speaker, Sarah Kalmeta, founder of Pivot Point International and a leadership catalyst and aviation strategist. Sarah inspired and encouraged attendees to pursue careers in aviation and embrace pivoting to new courses throughout their life.

02/24/2026

We have two spots left for our simulator session.🚨 Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5A92CABFFC34-60148806-simulator #/ or use the link in our bio!

02/23/2026

We are so excited to see everyone this Saturday for the annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium!✨ This year we will be offering a variety of workshops including:

Resume and Interview Prep - Bring your printed resume to be reviewed by professionals.

Scholarships and Internships - Find out what it takes to submit a stellar winning scholarship application.

Airline Pilot Pathways - Learn about different airline cadet programs.

Engine Manufacturing and Engineering - Learn about the opportunities for women in leadership, manufacturing, and engineering.

Duncan Aviation - Explore aviation career pathways at Duncan Aviation. From entry-level roles to technical and leadership positions. Learn about mentorship and extensive growth opportunities that help build lasting and rewarding careers in aviation.

02/20/2026

Please help us welcome our new sponsors and our exhibitors for the 2026 Women’s Aviation Career Symposium! We are so grateful for our sponsors’ generosity each year. Thank you for helping us inspire women to pursue a career in aviation. 👏🏻🎉

Thank you to our new sponsors Clear2aviate LLC, Jedco, Inc., Otter, and SkyWalker Flying.

Thank you to our exhibitors Aviation Medical Exams- Dr. Sarah Albers, EAA Chapter 55 Young Eagles, the Michigan 99’s, Pam Tobin, Pistonfly, Plainwell Aviation and Stem Academy, Recreational Aviation Foundation, Skylimit Foundation, and Women in Aviation- Great Lakes Chapter.

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Kalamazoo, MI
49008

Website

http://mibaa.org/wacs, https://linktr.ee/wacsmichigan, https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/WomensAviationCareerSymp

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