Nobi Buntin, who is chairing “Girls in Aviation Day” on Saturday for local teens, says it’s never too early to start thinking about flying.

Girls ages 14 to 17 are invited to the free “Girls in Aviation Day” program to explore a range of careers in the field. The event is organized by the Hawaii 5-0 Chapter of Women in Aviation and sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines.

“We want our local girls to see that there are exciting careers available to them as engineers, pilots, dispatchers, air traffic controllers and dozens of other jobs within the aviation community,” Buntin said. “We will introduce the girls to role models and educate them in a fun and supportive atmosphere.”

Space is limited to 20 girls. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes lunch. The event will be held at the airline’s headquarters on Koapaka Street near the airport. Participants must register at EventBrite.com by searching for “Girls in Aviation Day Honolulu.”