Katharine Wright Trophy Honors Jill Meyers, Aeronautical Engineer and Pilot

The NAA and the Ninety-Nines bestow the award on a person who has contributed to the success of others

Julie Boatman

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 01:00 PM ET

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NAA will award the trophy during a special event to be determined soon. [Courtesy: NAA]

Key Takeaways:

Jill Meyers, an aviation and aerospace engineering veteran, has been honored with the Katharine Wright Trophy by the National Aeronautic Association.
Her extensive career includes serving as a computer systems analyst in the U.S. Air Force, resolving critical issues for NATO operations.
Meyers later became a lead aerospace engineer on significant programs such as NATO/U.S./U.K. AWACS, mission-critical airborne communication systems for Air Force One, and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Beyond her engineering roles, she notably contributed to inspiring others, leading Women in Aviation International's San Diego chapter and working with Dreams Soar to promote aviation to thousands of young people.

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When Jill Meyers took a ride in a family friend’s Cessna 140 at age 12, her passion for aviation sparked to life. She earned her private pilot certificate in her senior year of high school and became an operational computer systems analyst in the U.S. Air Force.

Fast forward a few decades, and Meyers has now been awarded the Katharine Wright Trophy from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA).