Curated Meet Ups

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday April 21

The Wing Woman meet-up program pairs women new to aviation maintenance with experienced professionals, creating valuable mentorship opportunities. Participants receive guided exhibition floor tours and industry insights, with a dedicated meet and greet event at the Go Live Theater. This initiative represents a significant step toward promoting diversity and inclusion in the traditionally male-dominated aviation maintenance industry.

The meet up will immediately follow the Go Live Session: Lift off to Leadership: Advancing Women in Aerospace and Aviation

Attend to learn more about the 2026 Lift Off To Leadership study from Oliver Wyman and the International Aerospace Women's Association (IAWA) which examines the leadership experiences of women in aviation and aerospace, highlighting persistent challenges in their advancement. Despite ongoing efforts, women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership roles—a critical issue intensified by a global talent shortage that hampers innovation and growth. Recent data shows women constitute 41% of employees but only 31% hold senior positions, underscoring the need for urgent, sustained action.

• Livia Hayes, Director, Transportation and Services, Oliver Wyman Vector
• Oksana Bardygula, VP, Oliver Wyman Vector
• Rep TBC, IAWA

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday April 21

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday April 22

The Rising Stars program encourages established professionals to introduce colleagues under 30 with less than three years of experience to MRO Americas, offering free exhibition access with a special promotion code. Rising Stars can attend a dedicated networking event at the Go Live Theater, connecting with peers and industry leaders. This initiative bridges generational knowledge gaps while nurturing fresh talent and innovative thinking in the aviation maintenance sector.

Rising Star Program Eligibility & Benefits:

• Professionals under 30 years old
• New to the industry within the last 3 years
• Exhibition Access: Free with valid promotion code and ID
• Conference Access: Special discount with promotion code

The meet up will immediately follow the Go Live Panel Discussion: Training Spotlight - Voice of the Airline

Major US airlines are implementing innovative recruitment and talent attraction strategies to tackle ongoing workforce shortages. This session explores how these initiatives are strengthening the talent pipeline through targeted training and development. Hear about how airlines are cultivating new generations of aviation professionals while fostering engaging workplace cultures that inspire long-term careers within the MRO industry.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Wednesday April 23

Both Meet & Greets reflect our commitment to fostering growth, diversity, and innovation in the aviation maintenance sector. By facilitating mentorship and providing opportunities for newer professionals, these initiatives aim to enrich the MRO Americas experience and contribute to the industry's future.