Next Generation
Developing the next generation of leaders is a key component of IAWA‘s mission. One of our most important goals under this mission is to promote and drive diversity in our industry. Investing in a diverse group of female leaders in aviation and aerospace is a pointed, full circle effort for IAWA, which starts with the critical first step of our scholarship offering. Continuing with this investment, IAWA offers its managed mentoring program to all scholarship recipient's, and encourages them to participate. Completing the circle comes through the IAWA Internship program, which is worked in close collaboration with our member companies.
IAWA Scholarship Program
IAWA partners with nine colleges and universities around the globe to bring scholarship opportunities to young women studying aviation and aerospace. All nine university partners distinguish their programs by not only focusing on academic excellence in the aviation industry but but also intentionally focusing on advancing the gender diversity of their students and faculty members through their recruitment and retention.
IAWA Mentoring Program
IAWA believes in Lifting Women into Leadership and Mentorship is critical to developing leadership opportunities and facilitating professional growth. The goal of the program, which is entering its fourth year, remains to continue building programs that attract, retain, expand, and advance the diverse leadership talent within the aviation industry and further enhance the experiences of IAWA’s members. Mentoring pairs meet at least six times during the pairing and work on realizing at least one goal.
Internships
IAWA provides intermediary support between IAWA member companies offering internship opportunities and potential student or professional applicants in IAWA's network. IAWA reviews the requirements of both parties involved and works towards developing a match that will lead to a summer internship or fellowship opportunity at companies that are looking for IAWA's network of scholarship recipients and women’s development network.
If internship opportunities are available, they will appear in our Career Growth or Career Hub member-only section of the website. If you have questions for our Internship Committee, please email info@iawa.org.
“During my internship at OpenAirlines, I had the chance to challenge my knowledge and improve my skills while working towards green aviation. In the world of Learning and Development, innovation and technology are moving fast. It is an amazingly motivating time to be in the industry, and working with a young, professional and aspiring team. OpenAirlines is an intersection of science, technology and aviation.”
-Maedeh Raven
"My Mechanical Engineering Internship at Honeywell exposed me to the real engineering world, which has enormous room for innovation. I consider this a vital stage in my career as the connections and experience I have gained will stay with me for life."
-Alina Santande
