Rosella went to the University of Calgary after graduating from high school, where she worked to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geography.
[2][3] Bjornson was a key figure in the formation of the University of Calgary Flying Club and also set the groundwork for the development of an Alberta Flying Farmer Teen Chapter by volunteering with the first group of Girl Guide Air Rangers in Calgary.
[3][2][4] Rosella was a trailblazer in her field, and she made a difference in the lives of female pilots across Canada, particularly when it came to pregnancy regulations.
She's also a member of the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame and a National Transportation Award of Achievement recipient.
In 2017 Capt Bjornson was awarded a Masters Commendation by The Honourable Company of Air Pilots for her contributions to equality for women in the airlines in Canada.