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’ve got a whole weekend of fun planned in Sydney including a theatre visit to see Fly Girl, the story of Deb Lawrie, and the @weflypink 10th anniversary gala dinner, supporting the @nationbreastcancerfoundation. Who’s coming? #flypink #flygirl #deblawrie #womenpilots #womeninaviation #aviatrixaustralia
🛫 AWPA Celebrates 75 Years 🛫 Today, we're celebrating the 75th anniversary of the AWPA's founding meeting at Bankstown Airport in Sydney, when on 16 September 1950, thirty-five women pilots came together under the leadership of Nancy-Bird Walton to establish a national network of support and friendship. Those women, of all ages and experience, became the foundation of an organisation that continues to inspire and support women in aviation across Australia. AWPA remains an entirely voluntary organisation with a mission to unite women pilots, encourage women to fly, grow public interest in aviation, and contribute to the development of the industry. A series of events marking the 75th anniversary is being held around the country, bringing members together to honour the AWPA's legacy and embrace the future of women in aviation. #awpa #75thanniversary #womenpilots #femalepilots #womeninaviation
Commercial pilot, AWPA Member and RFDS nurse Robin Miller’s restored Mooney VH-REM arrived in Broome today where WA Branch Vice-President @heloaitch was proud to be part of the welcoming party. Robin was known as the Sugar Bird Lady for her delivery of 37,000 polio vaccines throughout northern WA during the 60s and 70s. There will be a public memorial service at Robin’s grave in Broome this Saturday at 10am to commemorate the life of this incredible pioneering pilot👩‍✈️ #sugarbirdlady #robinmiller #womenpilots #womeninaviation
💫 Been thinking about joining the Australian Women Pilots' Association? Today is the day because from now until October, new members can join AWPA for 50% off 2025 memberships — that’s just $50 for a full or associate membership or $40 for students and juniors! Whether you're just starting your flying journey, building your aviation career, or simply love being part of this inspiring community of women pilots and aviation professionals, we'd love to have you on board ✈️ 💙 👉 Find out more and join today: www.awpa.org.au/member-levels #AustralianWomenPilots #WomenInAviation #AWPA
☀️✈️ Save the date for ABC2026! 🌊🏝️ We’re heading to beautiful Airlie Beach for the 2026 National Conference & AGM, to be held from 6 to 10 May at the stunning Coral Sea Resort. Themed "Sun, Sea and Sky", the program includes the highly competitive nav trial, industry insights and Education Day, lots of networking opportunities, a runway gala dinner, and plenty of tropical vibes! Whether you’re a seasoned conference goer or new to AWPA, we’d love to see you there. 📍 Airlie Beach, QLD 🗓️ 6–10 May 2026 📣 More details soon! #ABC2026 #australianwomenpilots #AWPA #femalepilots #womeninaviation #aviatrixaustralia #womeninSTEAM
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
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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