Become a Wing Lead

Become a Wing Lead

Be a Leader in your Province

We are currently seeking applications for Wing Leads. If you have a passion for aviation and want to see more women enter the industry, become a game-changer by joining the Elevate Aviation Wing in your province or territory.

Elevate Aviation Wings are our teams of volunteers in each province and territory in Canada. Each Wing has three Wing Leads – an Ambassador, a Mentor Lead, and a Community Lead.

Our Wings, led by the Ambassador, recruit a team in their province to initiate cultural change, enhance presence, and create new opportunities to help women recognize and achieve their potential within the aviation industry.

As an Ambassador you will:

  • Lead the Elevate Aviation Wing in your province
  • Develop and maintain a positive image that aligns with Elevate Aviation’s mission and values
  • Be responsible for Elevate Aviation’s visibility and development
  • Spearhead initiatives, find opportunities, make connections, establish a presence, and influence events and people to grow the Elevate Aviation presence in your province
  • Share feedback with the Elevate Aviation Executive Team in order to improve programs
  • Participate in video conference calls with the national network of Elevate Aviation Ambassadors and members of the Elevate Aviation Executive Committee
As a Mentor Lead you will:
  • Lead and actively recruit new mentors in your province
  • Pair mentors and mentees together, matching location, career, and personality to the best of your ability
  • Track progress of all mentors / mentees in our national database
  • Promote the mentorship program in your province
  • Share feedback with the Elevate Aviation Executive Team in order to improve programs
  • Participate in video conference calls with the national network of Elevate Aviation Ambassadors and members of the Elevate Aviation Executive Committee
As a Community Lead you will:
  • Seek out new opportunities for Elevate to promote careers in aviation to the public
  • Recruit speakers and other volunteers to participate in events
  • Organize events and partnerships within the industry
  • Track all events and speaking engagements in our national database
  • Share feedback with the Elevate Aviation Executive Team in order to improve programs
  • Participate in video conference calls with the national network of Elevate Aviation Ambassadors and members of the Elevate Aviation Executive Committee

All Wing Leads must possess the following skills:

  • Solid communication skills to build trust and cultivate relationships
  • Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and planning skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Extremely reliable
  • Collaborative and creative mindset
  • Results oriented
  • High level of professionalism
  • Natural leadership skills
  • Background in aviation / strong understanding of the aviation industry

To apply please contact Sophia Wells – [email protected]

Include the following in your email:

  • Wing you are interested in and which position (Ambassador, Mentor Lead, Community Lead)
  • Province / Territory you reside in
  • Aviation background
  • Current role or job title
  • Why you are interested
  • Your resumé