The aim of the Australian Women Pilots’ Association is to foster closer relationships and unity among women pilots, to assist women to undertake flying in Australia and elsewhere, and to develop public interest in aviation, especially among women generally to assist in the development of aviation.

The Association awards over $100,000 in aviation scholarships annually to members and non-members.

Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships and Awards

AWPA awards over $100, 000 in aviation scholarships annually. There are options for all experience levels, members and non-members.

Membership Levels

Membership

AWPA has members aged 16 and above whose experience ranges from pre-solo students to commercial, airline and military pilots with more than 20,000 hours each.

Learning To Fly

Learning To Fly

Learning to fly can be a challenge but also rewarding, giving you a sense of personal achievement that can also lead to aviation careers.

We'd like to acknowledge @airservicesaustralia for their continued support of the next generation of Australian women pilots. Each year, Airservices sponsors four AWPA Flight Training Scholarships to assist student pilots progressing through their training. This year’s recipients were presented with their awards by Michelle Petersen from Airservices Australia at our recent Gala Dinner and Awards Dinner in Busselton: ✈️ Category 1 – Student with first solo ▪️ Alicia Eliott (VIC) ▪️ Rose Donald (VIC) ✈️ Category 2 – With at least 5 hours PIC on cross-country ▪️ Gail Iles (VIC) ▪️ Lara Waterstrom-Walker (WA) Thank you Airservices Australia, for your long-standing commitment to supporting women in aviation. 📸 Pictured: Michelle with our amazing winners! #AWPA #WomenInAviation #AirservicesAustralia #FlightTraining #ScholarshipSupport #WomenPilots #GeneralAviation
🛫 And that’s a wrap Busselton 🛫 What an incredible few days at the National Conference! It was so exciting to see so many pilots at the conference, with everyone coming together to listen to inspiring speakers, learn from fellow pilots, make new connections, do some serious networking and finally let our hair down at the annual gala dinner where over $100,000 of scholarships were awarded. A huge thank you to our sponsors, supporters and venues without whom the event could not have happened. Safe skies to everyone travelling home - see you all in Airlie Beach in 2026! (Official photos will be available later in the week 😊) @maroombaairlines @skilful_decisions @edithcowanuniversity @phi_aviation @citybusselton @ozrunwaysefb @casabriefing @businesseventsperth @shelterbrewingco @theesplanadehotelbusselton @hiltongardeninnbusselton @busseltonaeroclub @advancedflighttheory @bureauofmeteorology @martinbaker_eject #airbp
Annual conference group photo - what an inspirational bunch of ladies 👩‍✈️ We’re all wearing pink and pearls in honour of our founder, first President and patron Nancy-Bird Walton, on the Association’s 75th anniversary 💕 #AWPA #womenpilots #nationalconference
🔎 Venue Spotlight 🔎 Thank you @shelterbrewingco for your generous support of the national conference. We’re especially looking forward to the networking drinks tonight! If you’re in Busselton, a visit to Shelter to sample their tasty brews and delicious menu is a must-do! #shelterbrewingco #nationalconference #busselton #australiassouthwest
We’re thrilled to have the support of @tourismwesternaustralia through @businesseventsperth for the conference! Thanks to their sponsorship, we've been able to promote the conference far and wide, bringing women in aviation together in one of WA’s most stunning coastal locations. If you're planning a business event in WA, these are the people you want on your team ✈️. ✈#AWPA2025 #BusinessEventsPerth #WomenInAviation #Busselton
🔎 Sponsor Spotlight 🔎 If you're flying in for this year's conference, make sure you’ve got the OzRunways EFB ready to go. It’s packed with everything you need for a smooth flight – live weather, smart planning, NOTAMs, charts and more, all in one place. Thanks @ozrunwaysefb for backing women in aviation – both in the air and on the ground. 🙌 #AWPAConference #WomenInAviation #OzRunways #Busselton2025 #womenpilots
🔎 Sponsor Spotlight - ECU 🔎 We're proud to welcome @edithcowanuniversity on board as a proud National Conference Sponsor! Is your aviation career stuck in the departure lounge? Maybe you haven’t landed on a career direction yet? Whatever your situation, you should know that a career in aviation can really take flight with an aviation degree from Edith Cowan University. Give your career a lift by visiting http://ecu.edu.au/aviation.
🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺 Today on Anzac Day, we pause to remember and honour all who have served and continue to serve our country. As an Association, we pay special tribute to the courageous women who’ve taken to the skies in service - from wartime ferry crews to today’s defence force aviators, aircrew and ground staff. #AnzacDay #WomenInAviation #AWPA #LestWeForget
🔎 Sponsor Spotlight 🔎 A huge shout out to @phihelicopters for sponsoring this year’s conference! As leaders in helicopter operations across Australia and beyond, PHI delivers the gold standard in global helicopter solutions - search and rescue, offshore transport, and aeromedical support. We're especially excited about their NextGen Talent Program, which offers a pathway for our upcoming offshore heli pilots 🚁 Thanks again PHI for helping to make this event possible! 👏 #AWPAConference2025 #PHIAviation #WomenInAviation #NextGenPilots #womenpilots
🔎 Sponsor Spotlight 🔎 A huge thank you to Maroomba Airlines for being a proud sponsor of the upcoming AWPA National Conference in Busselton! @maroombaairlines has been flying in regional WA for over 40 years, providing safe, reliable air charter services, FIFO transport, fixed base operations, maintenance and air freight across the state. Their ongoing support helps connect communities - and now, they’re helping bring pilots together for our annual event! We’re thrilled to have them on board and look forward to meeting many of the staff at the Networking Drinks on Friday 2 May. #AWPAConference2025 #WomenInAviation #MaroombaAirlines #AWPA #womenpilots
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The Next Annual Conference & AGM

Airlie Beach 6-10th May 2026

Our Supporters

As a Not-for-Profit organisation, the Australian Women Pilots’ Association owes its success to the volunteers who give up many hours of their time and our sponsors who continue to support us in our mission. We sincerely thank you for your ongoing support.

Air BP
Australian Government Civil Aviation Safety Authority
QBE
OzRunways
RAAF
Air Services
Australian Womens Pilots' Association