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UWAS is here to represent you.

We engage and connect past, present, and future students with aviation communities and the broader aviation industry.

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Future Students

Information, tours, contact info and more!

Learn how to take your future to the skies with an Aviation program at the University of Waterloo!

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Alumni

Help mentor the next generation of pilots.

Stay in touch with us! Learn about different ways to get involved through mentorship opportunities and more!

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Current Students

Manuals, checklists, and resources

Quick access to documents, registration forms, photo albums, and more!

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors for this year’s UW Aviation Gala.

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors for this year’s UW Aviation Gala.

Please welcome Mr. Billie Flynn as the Keynote Speaker for the 2026 UW Aviation Gala.

Please welcome Mr. Billie Flynn as the Keynote Speaker for the 2026 UW Aviation Gala.

The Official Programme for the 2026 UW Aviation Gala has arrived.

The Official Programme for the 2026 UW Aviation Gala has arrived.

Send us your photos and videos to be featured in this year’s Aviation Gala recap video! ✈️

Graduating this year? Don’t forget to upload your grad portrait as well so we can recognize you in our graduation segment. We would love to celebrate all aviation students graduating this year!

Send us your photos and videos to be featured in this year’s Aviation Gala recap video! ✈️

Graduating this year? Don’t forget to upload your grad portrait as well so we can recognize you in our graduation segment. We would love to celebrate all aviation students graduating this year!

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Community Awards nominations are now open!

Know someone who has made a meaningful impact on the aviation community this year?

Submit your nominations and help us recognize the people who make our community stronger. Winners will be announced at the 2026 aviation gala!

Community Awards nominations are now open!

Know someone who has made a meaningful impact on the aviation community this year?

Submit your nominations and help us recognize the people who make our community stronger. Winners will be announced at the 2026 aviation gala!

Join us next year. ✈️

To apply, check the link in our bio. We look forward to hearing from all of you!

Join us next year. ✈️

To apply, check the link in our bio. We look forward to hearing from all of you!

Huge thanks to Chartright Air Group for hosting us for a facility tour last Friday!

We truly appreciate the opportunity to learn more about business aviation operations, explore the facilities, and gain insights from the team.

Experiences like these truly make a difference for our students. Thank you again to Chartright for your time and hospitality!

Huge thanks to Chartright Air Group for hosting us for a facility tour last Friday!

We truly appreciate the opportunity to learn more about business aviation operations, explore the facilities, and gain insights from the team.

Experiences like these truly make a difference for our students. Thank you again to Chartright for your time and hospitality!

WIA end of term collages!! Come to MC 2054 on April 7th between 1430-1730L for crafts, snacks and a great time with friends! Can’t wait to see you there 📔🤎🍪

WIA end of term collages!! Come to MC 2054 on April 7th between 1430-1730L for crafts, snacks and a great time with friends! Can’t wait to see you there 📔🤎🍪

The highly anticipated UW Aviation Gala 2026 tickets are now available for purchase! You won’t want to miss this incredible opportunity to connect with fellow students, alumni, and industry professionals for an evening of networking, celebration, and community!

Early bird prices are available for UW students and student plus-ones.

Ticket sales end on April 20th, get yours today with the link in our bio!! ✈️✈️

The highly anticipated UW Aviation Gala 2026 tickets are now available for purchase! You won’t want to miss this incredible opportunity to connect with fellow students, alumni, and industry professionals for an evening of networking, celebration, and community!

Early bird prices are available for UW students and student plus-ones.

Ticket sales end on April 20th, get yours today with the link in our bio!! ✈️✈️

Studying for your INRAT, IATRA, or ATPL written exams? Go to our website under the resources tab and access the discount code for these exam preps for 15% off!

Studying for your INRAT, IATRA, or ATPL written exams? Go to our website under the resources tab and access the discount code for these exam preps for 15% off!

Our 2026 Professional Development Day was a huge success!

From engaging presentations to hands-on mock interviews, our aviation students had the opportunity to learn directly from experienced industry professionals, gaining valuable insights and practical advice to support their career journeys. The level of engagement and enthusiasm throughout the day truly reflected the strength and ambition of our community.

A huge thank you to Skyservice Business Aviation Inc., Jazz Aviation LP, ALPA Canada, Jessalyn Teed, Mian Zaheen, Zoey Williams MBA, B.Sc, Mohamed E., Marcus Wilson, and Kyra Jarvis for taking the time to support our students and help make this event such a meaningful and impactful experience.

We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to work alongside such esteemed individuals and organizations, and we look forward to fostering and strengthening these partnerships in the future! 🛫

Our 2026 Professional Development Day was a huge success!

From engaging presentations to hands-on mock interviews, our aviation students had the opportunity to learn directly from experienced industry professionals, gaining valuable insights and practical advice to support their career journeys. The level of engagement and enthusiasm throughout the day truly reflected the strength and ambition of our community.

A huge thank you to Skyservice Business Aviation Inc., Jazz Aviation LP, ALPA Canada, Jessalyn Teed, Mian Zaheen, Zoey Williams MBA, B.Sc, Mohamed E., Marcus Wilson, and Kyra Jarvis for taking the time to support our students and help make this event such a meaningful and impactful experience.

We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to work alongside such esteemed individuals and organizations, and we look forward to fostering and strengthening these partnerships in the future! 🛫

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Join us for an exclusive tour of Chartright’s hangar and experience the world of private aviation up close.
A unique opportunity to explore aircraft and operations firsthand.

Secure your spot before registration fills!

Sign up with the link in our bio

Join us for an exclusive tour of Chartright’s hangar and experience the world of private aviation up close.
A unique opportunity to explore aircraft and operations firsthand.

Secure your spot before registration fills!

Sign up with the link in our bio

Nothing beats a hockey night with the UW aviation crew 🏒 ✈️ Big hits, loud cheers!

Huge thanks to all who came out for this wonderful night 🤙🤙

Nothing beats a hockey night with the UW aviation crew 🏒 ✈️ Big hits, loud cheers!

Huge thanks to all who came out for this wonderful night 🤙🤙

Our @westjet Hangar Tour was a success with flying colours!

A huge thank you to @westjet for welcoming us into their facilities and giving us an awesome new perspective into the internals of such a successful airline.

Our @westjet Hangar Tour was a success with flying colours!

A huge thank you to @westjet for welcoming us into their facilities and giving us an awesome new perspective into the internals of such a successful airline.

Join us for our February General Meeting!

We’ll be sharing important event updates, what’s coming up this term, and how you can get involved. It’s also a great chance to connect, catch up, and spend time with the aviation community ✈️

Join us for our February General Meeting!

We’ll be sharing important event updates, what’s coming up this term, and how you can get involved. It’s also a great chance to connect, catch up, and spend time with the aviation community ✈️

The WIA Valentine’s Craft Night last week was a success!
Many cute creations, delightful drawings, and friendly faces. Can’t wait to see you all at the next one, Happy Valentine’s day! 💌💘💐

The WIA Valentine’s Craft Night last week was a success!
Many cute creations, delightful drawings, and friendly faces. Can’t wait to see you all at the next one, Happy Valentine’s day! 💌💘💐

Professional Development Day is back, and we are looking forward to seeing you there.

Registration is mandatory for this event. RSVP with the link in our bio.

Professional Development Day is back, and we are looking forward to seeing you there.

Registration is mandatory for this event. RSVP with the link in our bio.

🚨TICKET SALES END THURSDAY🚨

Get your tickets for the Friday night matchup between the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and your Kitchener Rangers - together with UWAS.

We’ll be seated together for an exciting night watching an OHL battle between two fantastic teams, all for just 26$.

While quantities last. Link in bio!

🚨TICKET SALES END THURSDAY🚨

Get your tickets for the Friday night matchup between the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and your Kitchener Rangers - together with UWAS.

We’ll be seated together for an exciting night watching an OHL battle between two fantastic teams, all for just 26$.

While quantities last. Link in bio!

UW ➡️ YYZ…

20 spots available. RSVP with the link in our bio.

UW ➡️ YYZ…

20 spots available. RSVP with the link in our bio.

The best time of the year is coming very, very soon.

The 2026 University of Waterloo Aviation Gala will be hosted on May 8th at Whistle Bear Golf Course.

Tickets will be available soon.

The best time of the year is coming very, very soon.

The 2026 University of Waterloo Aviation Gala will be hosted on May 8th at Whistle Bear Golf Course.

Tickets will be available soon.

Huge thank you to the Air Transat team for taking the time to meet with our members! Last Wednesday, we welcomed 4 awesome Air Transat pilots to our campus and learned about Air Transat’s culture, pilot pathway, hiring process, and what it takes to succeed at a major Canadian airline.

An awesome turnout and even better conversations, thanks to everyone who joined us!

Huge thank you to the Air Transat team for taking the time to meet with our members! Last Wednesday, we welcomed 4 awesome Air Transat pilots to our campus and learned about Air Transat’s culture, pilot pathway, hiring process, and what it takes to succeed at a major Canadian airline.

An awesome turnout and even better conversations, thanks to everyone who joined us!

We’re so back.

General meeting on Friday, see you there!

We’re so back.

General meeting on Friday, see you there!

Dearest Aviators,

We are happy to invite you to a Valentines Craft night in QNC 1507. There will be opportunity to see your friends, eat some snacks, and make clay trinkets. 🩷💐💌

Your’s Truly,
Women in Aviation

Dearest Aviators,

We are happy to invite you to a Valentines Craft night in QNC 1507. There will be opportunity to see your friends, eat some snacks, and make clay trinkets. 🩷💐💌

Your’s Truly,
Women in Aviation

Huge thanks to Christi Fontana and Sarah Hancock alongside @westjet for an awesome info session!

Our members loved learning about Westjet’s mission, culture and opportunities to shine within the company.

Thanks to everyone who came out, more events coming soon!

Huge thanks to Christi Fontana and Sarah Hancock alongside @westjet for an awesome info session!

Our members loved learning about Westjet’s mission, culture and opportunities to shine within the company.

Thanks to everyone who came out, more events coming soon!

Air Transat is coming Waterloo!

Next Wednesday, come join us for an Information Session with @airtransat! Join us to learn more about careers, pathways, and opportunities in aviation.

RSVP with the link in our bio!

Air Transat is coming Waterloo!

Next Wednesday, come join us for an Information Session with @airtransat! Join us to learn more about careers, pathways, and opportunities in aviation.

RSVP with the link in our bio!

ROOM UPDATE: QNC1502 ‼️‼️

Curious about a career at WestJet? Hear directly from a WestJet captain as they share their journey, answer questions, and break down career pathways! You could choose to either join in-person or virtually ✈️✈️

ROOM UPDATE: QNC1502 ‼️‼️

Curious about a career at WestJet? Hear directly from a WestJet captain as they share their journey, answer questions, and break down career pathways! You could choose to either join in-person or virtually ✈️✈️

2025 was a great year full of great memories!

Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and events in 2026! Happy New Year from UWAS! 🎉

2025 was a great year full of great memories!

Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and events in 2026! Happy New Year from UWAS! 🎉

2025 Flew By!✈️ Here’s our 2025 recap, looking forward to even more great events in 2026!

Happy New Year! 🎉🎉

2025 Flew By!✈️ Here’s our 2025 recap, looking forward to even more great events in 2026!

Happy New Year! 🎉🎉

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