Professional Aviation Maintenance Association
Posted by Reina Cooke on February 21, 2019PAMA provides scholarships and awards to aviation maintenance professionals. PAMA, in coordination with generous industry partners, has made available three new opportunities for current and future aviation maintenance professionals.
Award winners will be announced at the Aerospace Maintenance Competition awards ceremony, taking place in conjunction with MRO Americas in Atlanta on April 11, 2019.
Future AMT Professional Award, provided by PistonPower™ by AEPC™ (AeroEngine Protection Corp.)
This $1,000 award is provided to current or recent aviation maintenance students. Monetary Awards may be used towards the purchase of tools, tuition or other education-related expenses.
Aviation Mechanic Student Award, provided by JSfirm.com
This $1,500 award is provided to current or recent aviation maintenance students. Monetary Awards may be used towards the purchase of tools, tuition or other education-related expenses.
Recreational Pilot Certification, provided by Sporty’s Foundation
One award in the amount of $5,000 may be used to obtain a recreational or sport pilot certificate. Funds will be disbursed directly to the flight school.
Eligibility requirements are as follows unless otherwise indicated in specific award descriptions, below:
- PAMA membership (join at pama.org/join)
- Legal U.S. residency
- Recent graduate (within six months), or enrollment in a Federal Aviation Administration part 147 school
Scholarship applications must include:
- A current or most recent transcript,
- Two letters of recommendation from an employer, educator and/or mentor
- A minimum 250-word essay on career ambitions
The number of awards available is dependent on funds received.
For more information on supporting the maintenance professional awards and scholarships, email @email or contact PAMA scholarship chair Ron Zilberbrand.
Application deadline: March 15th, 2019