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During the official opening of the 55th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show in Washington, D.C., the Aircraft Electronics Association announced the names of 25 individuals who were awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year through the AEA Educational Foundation. The scholarship recipients are students pursuing a career in avionics or aircraft maintenance, as well as students from AEA member companies. Individuals interested in one or more of these scholarships may download an application after Oct. 1, 2012, by visiting www.aea.net/scholarship. The deadline to submit applications for the 2013-14 academic year is Feb. 15, 2013.

AEA Announces Scholarship Winners for 2012-13

Aircell Scholarship

Heather Behrent of Oshkosh, Wis., just completed her second semester at Fox Valley Technical College with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. She will graduate in spring 2013 and plans to start a career at a general aviation business, such as Gulfstream in Appleton, Wis. While employed, Behrent plans to pursue her airframe and powerplant license by attending Fox Valley’s program. Ultimately, she envisions earning her inspection authorization and becoming an inspector, possibly at an airline. In addition to her full time employment, Behrent runs the Wright Aviation Club that she co-founded at Fox Valley Technical College. She also volunteers at EAA AirVenture and a community animal shelter in the summer.

Logan Owens of Alexander, Kan., has always had the dream of joining the Red Bull Air Race team as a mechanic and plans to pursue it by completing two programs at the Salina campus of Kansas State University: aviation maintenance management and avionics systems management. Working on general aviation aircraft at a small FBO or contracting with the military to work on helicopters are options, as well. Wherever his career takes him, Owens will be doing something he has always wanted to do.

David Arver Memorial Scholarship

Bud Glover Memorial Scholarship

Duncan Aviation Scholarship

Adam Thornburg of Greensboro, N.C., is enrolled in the Guilford Technical Community College avionics program. Since corporate aviation seems to be implementing some of the latest technologies in avionics and aviation, Thornburg wants to work at the Honda Jet factory or at Atlantic Aero upon graduation. A volunteer at Sugar Valley Airport in Mocksville, N.C., Thornburg worked on beautifying the property, widening the paved runway and making a grass strip. On-the-job training with two IA mechanics gave him the knowledge of small-airport operations and a basic knowledge of how airplanes work. These activities have sparked his interest in general aviation, provided experience interacting with pilots and taught him the aviation language.

Alexander Pascoe of Cape May Court House, N.J., completed a two-year high school program in partnership with Boeing, where he received a certificate in sheet-metal assembly and composite fabrication. This led to Pascoe’s interest in aviation and his eventual enrollment at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Philadelphia, Penn. He is working toward airframe, powerplant and avionics certifications. Pascoe plans to work as an A&P or avionics technician with Boeing or Lockheed Martin and eventually land a supervisory role. His ultimate goal is to work for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Dutch & Ginger Arver Memorial Scholarship

Chuck Peacock Memorial Scholarship

Emanuele Evangelista of Miami, Fla., has always had a career interest in airline and transportation industries. His ultimate goal is to start his own airline. To make his dream a reality, he has worked extensively as a volunteer, including a stint as an executive intern at the FAA where he developed an educational expo for aviation careers and was the student ambassador on the Dream Launch Tour sponsored by the FAA. Emanuele has been working to encourage the next generation of aviators and will attend Oklahoma State University to pursue a degree in aeronautical management and operations.
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David Fowler of O’Fallon, Mo., is enrolled in the aviation technologies program at Southern Illinois University. While studying advanced aircraft maintenance, avionics and helicopter specializations, Fowler also plans to continue pursuit of his private pilot’s license. He eventually wants to work for a major airplane manufacturing company and either build planes or work as a product support member. A member of the Aviation Management Society and Alpha Eta Rho, Fowler also has been on the dean’s list for four consecutive semesters.

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