About WA/AA

Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia (WA/AA) is an initiative to promote the issue of gender diversity and the participation of women within the aviation, aerospace and space sector in Australia and a network for women to connect with industry peers, inspire future generations to join the industry, and excel in their chosen careers.

A/AA is proud to take a leading role in celebrating and promoting diversity in the workplace generally, and the Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia program is designed to help the industry change the status quo in relation to the participation of women in this exciting and dynamic sector.

The objectives of the initiative are to:

Inspire more women to pursue careers in the sector
Encourage women to pursue career progression within the sector
Raise awareness of gender diversity issues
Provide support and professional development opportunities for those already working in the sector
Support human resource professionals in attracting and retaining women in the sector

Women in A/AA Initiative Sponsors

Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia (WA/AA) National Committee Members

Kathleen Boseley | Aviation Solutions and Innovation Manager at Toll Group
Hailee Watkin-Blaser| STEM and Engineering Engagement Lead at BAE Systems Australia
Natalie Davies | Project Officer (BD) / AW130 Pilot at the Toll Group
Paroma Dunbar | Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Specialist at Hanwha Defence Australia
Vicki Emmerson | Vice President Talent Acquisition, Asia Pacific at Thales Group
Davida Forshaw | National Committee Member at Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia
Flight Lieutenant Hayley Grieve | KC-30A Captain, Qualified Flying Instructor, AMG Capability Assurance at The Royal Australian Air Force
Sarah McSwiney | Head of Engineering at Jetstar Airways
Cathy Riach (Diener) | Director of Talent Acquisition & Talent Management at QinetiQ Australia
Eleni Sarris | National Committee at Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia
Linda Spurr | Industry Advisor at Linda Spurr Consulting
Yvette ‘Vee’ Payne | Aviation Human Factors Specialist, Fleet Air Arm Safety Cell at Department of Defence

Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia (WA/AA) QLD Sub-Committee Members

Fiona Carter | Early Careers Portfolio Lead at Nova Systems
Elvira Marques Delgado | Research Assistant at Griffith University
Ailsa Doyle | Senior Strategy Manager at Boeing Defence Australia
Basak Eraydin | Engineering Project Lead at Airbus Australia Pacific
Olga Hansen | Program Director Cool Aeronautics at Royal Aeronautical Society Australian Division
Rachel Pastoors | Manager People Partnering at Nova Systems