The UNO Women in Aviation “Maverick” Chapter is open to both current male and female UNO students who have a major or minor in aviation. The purpose of this organization is to increase the amount of female participation in the aviation industry while focusing on community service.
The chapter is involved with organizations such as Boy and Girl Scouts, Explorers, the Offutt Air Show, Science Fun Nights at elementary schools and Special Olympics. Members participate in educational and community outreach projects in the Omaha area.
Opportunities for members of the chapter include attending conferences for Women in Aviation, International. In the past, the chapter has attended conferences in Reno, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, and Orlando.
Women in Aviation offers numerous opportunities to network within the aviation industry, attending aviation facility tours, and interacting with guest speakers.
There are many scholarships available to members of Women in Aviation on both a local and international level.
