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
Membership Options:
Annual Membership: $75/year
Legacy Dame Lifetime Membership: $1,000 one-time, permanent status
Aspiring Dames
For women in aviation and aerospace under 35.
Benefits:
Mentorship from Grand Dames
Early notifications of scholarships and mentorship events with no application fees
Connection to a supportive aviation community
The Aviation Patrons Program
Supporting women in aviation and aerospace
The Aviation Patrons Program is a community of supporters who stand behind the advancement of women in aviation through scholarships, mentorship, and outreach.
Patron Support
Aviation Patrons directly support:
Scholarships for aspiring pilots and aerospace professionals
Mentorship and career development programs
Outreach to future women in aviation through the Grand Dames of Aviation
Membership
Aviation Patron — $100/year
Annual support of the mission.
Includes:
Aviation Patron recognition
Association with Grand Dames of Aviation
Annual impact updates
Program communications and milestones
Legacy Aviation Patron — $2,000 (one-time)
Permanent recognition for long-term support.
Includes:
Lifetime Patron designation
Legacy acknowledgment
Direct scholarship impact support
Aviation Patrons support the future of women in aviation through meaningful, behind-the-scenes impact
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.
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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 or the Honorary Fellowship 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. 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.
Join us!
Celebrate, educate and inspire women to believe, achieve, and succeed in aviation with our scholarships, Trailblazer program, or create your own fund.