WACS- Women's Aviation Career Symposium

WACS- Women's Aviation Career Symposium SAVE THE DATE! February 28th, 2026 for the 8th annual WACS!

Reminiscing on this years past WACS! Thank you to all of our generous sponsors, exhibitors, panelists, volunteers, and a...
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!✨🩷

WACs 2026 concluded with keynote speaker, Sarah Kalmeta, founder of Pivot Point International and a leadership catalyst ...
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!✈️

Thank you to Russ Kavalhuna, President of Western Michigan University, for taking the time to come speak and give valuab...
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!

The Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) celebrated their eighth year that included over 225 participants and over $...
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.

We are so excited to see everyone this Saturday for the annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium!✨ This year we will be ...
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.

Please help us welcome our new sponsors and our exhibitors for the 2026 Women’s Aviation Career Symposium! We are so gra...
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.

Thank you to our Bronze and Individual sponsors of the 2026 WACS! Your generous donations help us to inspire women in th...
02/18/2026

Thank you to our Bronze and Individual sponsors of the 2026 WACS! Your generous donations help us to inspire women in the Midwest region to pursue an aviation career. Since our inception we have awarded $215,700 to 82 women. We couldn’t do it without your help!

Thank you to our Bronze sponsors Barnes and Thornburg, Chicago Business Aviation Association, Crosscheck Mental Performance Training, Jedco, Lansing Community College, Northwestern Michigan College Aviation, PSA Airlines, School of Missionary Aviation Technology, Skywest Airline, Three Rivers Aero, Women of Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan - WAIAM, Ward Aviation, and Whirlpool!

Thank you to our individual sponsors Gogo Inc. and the Michigan Business Aviation Association!🩷✈️

Please welcome our keynote speaker for the 2026 WACS! Sarah Kalmeta is a leadership catalyst and aviation strategist who...
02/16/2026

Please welcome our keynote speaker for the 2026 WACS! Sarah Kalmeta is a leadership catalyst and aviation strategist who blends 20+ years of global aviation experience with human performance science to help leaders adapt, communicate, and thrive under pressure.

Sarah is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and moderator who regularly delivers leadership programs and keynote talks within aviation and aerospace, and increasingly across sectors where complexity, risk, and rapid change are the norm. She regularly speaks for organizations including NBAA, AIN, Women in Aviation International, and Vistage.

Through Pivot Point International and The Adaptability Lab™, Sarah helps leaders communicate clearly, navigate uncertainty, and make better decisions when stakes are high. Her guiding belief remains simple and hard-won: adaptability, not origin, determines altitude.

Register to join us and Sarah on February 28th. You can register at https://www.mibaa.org/wacs.html. 🩷

Thank you to our lunch sponsor ! We are so grateful for the generous sponsors that help make the Women’s Aviation Career...
02/14/2026

Thank you to our lunch sponsor ! We are so grateful for the generous sponsors that help make the Women’s Aviation Career Symposium possible. We can’t wait to see everyone in a few short weeks.

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