WELCOME TO THE SAWIA WEBSITE!

Endorsed by the Civil Aviation Authority SA, Southern African Women in Aviation and Aerospace Industry (SAWIA) is a registered non-profit organisation (Reg # NPO 089-579) dedicated to the empowerment of women in aviation and aerospace.

A key objective of the organization is to meaningfully contribute to a more equitable representation of women at all levels in the southern African aviation industry.  In order to achieve this, SAWIA aims to show young women from all walks of life, that aviation is an exciting and viable career choice for women.

The organisation has also established the Girl fly Programme in Africa (GFPA). The GFPA is an education-information programme for high school students that have an interest in the aviation and aerospace industry. The programme is designed to expose young women and the public to a world of opportunities, while highlighting the achievements of women in aviation and aerospace.

This website, as does SAWIA, welcomes all who share our objectives and aspirations. Since a key objective of the organisation is to share experiences, exchange ideas and learn more about women in aviation and aerospace, we would love to hear from you!

The SAWIA Team

“Have confidence in yourself and tell yourself you can twice for every time you are told you can't. Confidence that you can succeed is everything. Take every negative remark as a challenge to achieve more and progress to newer heights. You are able to do anything you believe you can do!"
Alinda Wikert - THE FIRST FEMALE OWNER AND CEO OF AN AIRLINE