Kelly Murphy of Women in Aviation International joins the podcast to discuss the organization's mission of getting girls and women involved in all career aspects of aviation. They offer scholarships and connect members through local chapters. The conversation also touches on career transitions in aviation, the impact of scholarships, and inspiring stories of women in aviation. Kelly shares her own background in aviation and her involvement with Angel Flight. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of community and opportunities in the aviation industry.

Takeaways

Women in Aviation International is focused on getting girls and women involved in all career aspects of aviation
They offer scholarships and have over 180 chapters worldwide
Aviation is experiencing a time of transition with many people pursuing career changes
The impact of scholarships in helping individuals pursue their dreams in aviation
Inspiring stories of women overcoming challenges to pursue their love of aviation
The importance of community and opportunities in the aviation industry

Sound Bites

"Women in Aviation International is actually the largest nonprofit organization very focused on getting girls and women involved in all career aspects of aviation."
"We offer over 130 scholarships every year, totaling over a million dollars. Since 1995, when we first started the program, we have awarded over $15.2 million."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:01 Women in Aviation International's Mission
03:10 Career Transitions in Aviation
08:50 Inspiring Stories of Women in Aviation
12:55 Building Community in the Aviation Industry
15:10 Conclusion

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