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.

🔎 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
Can't join us in person in Busselton but still want to hear from some of our most inspiring speakers? 🎤✨ We are pleased to announce that online tickets are now available for the conference Education Day on Friday 2 May. It's going to be a day of inspiring speakers, fascinating insights, and aviation stories you won’t want to miss! 🚁 Hear from trailblazers like Natalee Johnston, the first female Navy helicopter pilot, and Brodie Sweeny (Roulette #3) 🛩️ Learn about incredible journeys, including Milly Formby's microlight flight around Australia 💺 Discover the evolution of ejection seats and other cutting-edge aviation tech 🪐 Find out more about space weather and its importance to aviation 📅 Date: Friday, 2 May 2025 ⏰ Time: 08:30 AM – 3:15 PM WST 💻 Where: Online – join from anywhere! Tickets are just $12.50 and are available from 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/education-day
✈️ Last Chance – Registrations Close Tomorrow! ✈️ This is it! Registrations for the AWPA National Conference in Busselton close tomorrow. 🚀 Secure your spot now before it’s too late! 🔗 www.awpa.org.au/conference-agm #AWPAConference #WomenInAviation #AviationNetworking #Busselton
🚨 Conference Registrations Close Tomorrow 🚨 It's your last chance to register for the annual National Conference! To join us in beautiful Busselton for a jam packed few days of inspiring speakers 👩‍✈️, networking 👥 and fun 🎉, head to www.awpa.org.au/conference-agm. And if you can't make it to Busselton, you can still join us online for Education Day, the AGM and the Presentation Dinner. Stay tuned for more details 📣 #awpa #womenpilots #nationalconference
🔎 Conference Sponsors Spotlight 🔎 We'd like to say a huge thank you to all our sponsors for their generous support of this year's National Conference. We'll be featuring them with a spotlight on each individual organisation over the next couple of weeks in the run-up to the Busselton event. Please show your appreciation for their generous contributions by supporting their businesses wherever you can! @edithcowanuniversity @maroombaairlines @phihelicopters @casabriefing @ozrunwaysefb @businesseventsperth @shelterbrewingco @citybusselton @bureauofmeterology @skilful_decisions #martinbakeraustralia #awpa #nationalconference #sponsors #womenpilots #australianwomenpilots #australianwomenpilotsassociation
✈️ Final Call – Less Than 2 Weeks to Register! ✈️ Time is running out to secure your spot at the AWPA National Conference in Busselton! 🚀 With registrations closing soon, don’t miss your chance to: ✅ Hear from inspiring speakers ✅ Connect with fellow women in aviation ✅ Enjoy a fantastic lineup of events in a stunning location 📅 Conference Dates: 30 April to 4 May 📍 Location: Busselton, WA Don’t wait—register now before it’s too late! 🔗 www.awpa.org.au/conference-agm #AWPAConference #WomenInAviation #AviationNetworking #Busselton
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The Next Annual Conference & AGM

Busselton 30th April – 4th May 2025

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