Andrea Manville was taken for a ride in a small airplane at the age of 8 and fell in love with flying. Her flying career really “got off the ground” when she graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Science and a minor in Aviation Safety. Since then, her career has spanned 25 years and over 15,000 hours of flight time. For many years, she flew turboprop aircraft for a regional airline in the Pacific Northwest and served as a Captain and Check Pilot. Currently, Andrea flies the Boeing 737 for a  major air carrier based in Seattle, Washington. After 5 years as a First Officer, she upgraded to the left seat as Captain. Her routes take her all across the U.S., as well as to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, and Mexico.

In addition to earning her pilot ratings, Andrea has sought to learn about many aspects of the aviation industry. Her quest for knowledge has led her to being a certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic. She also holds qualifications to fly helicopters and float planes and has earned many hours of flight experience as a flight instructor in small single- and multi-engine airplanes and float planes. In fact, her unique set of accomplishments makes her one of only a handful of women in the United States to hold such qualifications issued by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).

Her journey in aviation has been long and rewarding. In gratitude for the help she received along the way, one of Andrea’s proudest accomplishments has been founding the Dare to Dream Scholarship. This scholarship is facilitated through Women in Aviation International (WAI) and is just one of many awards given each year by WAI to assist women in the achievement of their aviation goals.