Columbus GA - The Association for Women in Aviation
Maintenance, AWAM, welcomes famed pilot, Wally Funk to the Columbus Airport to
help the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia kick off their Aviation Pathway
Program, Aug. 18-23, 2013.
During her visit to Columbus, Funk will speak to about 900
students from around Muscogee County at Columbus State University, describing
her "Life in Space" program where she underwent numerous tests to become
qualified in NASA's notable Mercury 13 program. She is passionately dedicated
to teaching young adults about the many aspects of aviation and its rewards.
Additional events have been planned for her visit.
AWAM is co-sponsoring this event with Pratt and Whitney, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Columbus State University, Coca Cola Space Science Center, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and the Columbus Airport.
-Wally Funk to speak during Aviation Pathway Program- file photo
AWAM formed for the purpose of championing women's
professional growth and enrichment in the aviation maintenance fields by
providing opportunities for sharing information and networking, education,
fostering a sense of community and increasing public awareness of women in the
industry.
AWAM assists students with career counseling and all around support for working
in a nontraditional field. AWAM also assists the seasoned mechanic to advance
in their profession by offering industry specific training courses through
scholarships. Many top fortune 500 aviation companies gain top notch employees
through AWAM. AWAM is a nonprofit organization and an industry leader in
supporting diversity.