Join The Dames
Our Mission
The Grand Dames inspire women to believe, achieve, and succeed in aviation and aerospace. Join us—whether you’re an experienced aviator, in training, or passionate about supporting flight.
Grand Dames
Women 35+ with 10+ years of professional aviation experience qualify automatically. Exceptional aviators, like aerobatic champions, astronauts, or record holders are also welcome.
Benefits:
Official Grand Dame certification and number
Recognition within a prestigious community of women leaders
Opportunities to mentor Aspiring Dames
Aspiring Dames
For women in STEM or flight training under 35.
Benefits:
Mentorship from Grand Dames
Early notifications of scholarships and programs
Connection to a supportive aviation community
The Honorary Fellowship
of Aviation
Open to men and women with 10+ years of professional experience in aviation & aerospace. Recognizes accomplished professionals across all aviation segments.
Benefits:
Association with the Grand Dames of Aviation
Recognition, including a distinctive pin and listing among Fellows
Support of scholarships and programs
Invitations to select events and speaker series
Membership Options:
Annual Membership: $25/year
Legacy Membership: $1,000 one-time, permanent status
FAQs
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Become a Grand Dame if you have at least ten years experience as a professional pilot, ages 35 and up. nonpilots can be approved by the membership committee after 2 years service.
Join the Aspiring Dames if you are working towards your ten years experience to become a Grand Dame, ages 18 and up.
Join the Honorary Fellowship of Aviation if you are an aviation professional with at least ten years experience.
Our Aviation Enthusiasts Circle is being developed for all of our supporters! Thank you for your support.
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Yes! If you have accumulated at least 10 years experience as a career professional pilot.
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If you have an extraordinary accomplishment, i.e. world-record holder, aerobatic champion, the board will consider your application. Otherwise, you can apply for the Aspiring Dame, Honorary Fellowship or Aviation Enthusiast Circle memberships.
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Yes! If you are an aviation and aerospace professional with at least 10 years experience you can join our Honorary Fellowship of Aviation for. $25/year. If you are a woman in aviation who is not a pilot but has trailblazing accomplishments you can receive Grand Dame designation by serving for 2 years as an advisor or volunteer! Contact us for details.
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Yes! Men are welcome to apply for the Honorary Fellowship of Aviation membership if they have at least 10 years as an aviation or aerospace professional. If you do not have 10 years experience, you may apply to join the Aviation Enthusiast Circle, which is still in development.
Join us!
Celebrate, educate and inspire women to believe, achieve, and succeed in aviation with our scholarships, Trailblazer program, or create your own fund.