Wed, Feb 08, 2006
Supporting The Future Of Rotorcraft
Representatives with
Helicopter Association International -- better known as HAI -- were
pleased to announce to Aero-News recently the award recipients of
the 2005 Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarship
-- and ANN felt it was worth giving them a shout-out here, as
well.
The scholarship program was established by the HAI Technical
Committee to promote the choice of helicopter maintenance as a
career. Over 35 applications were submitted and, after careful
consideration, five deserving recipients were chosen.
- The first place winner is Mr. Chester Peterson of
Sacramento, CA. Mr. Peterson is in his final semester at
Sacramento City College, where he is in the 1900 hour, Part 147, A
& P program. He has maintained a 4.0 grade point average and
has been on the Dean’s honor roll every semester. He is
currently employed as head flight instructor/manager at Rancho
Rotors Helicopter School in Rancho Marietta, CA. He will attend the
Bell Helicopter Textron training center in Forth Worth, TX.
- The second place winner is Mr. Chad Silliman of Land
O’ Lakes, FL. Mr. Silliman is a 2005 graduate of
Georgia Aviation & Technical College, where he maintained a 4.0
grade point average. Mr. Silliman will attend the Rolls-Royce
training center in Indianapolis, IN.
- The third place winner is Mr. Chad Kuenzinger of
Pioneer, CA. Mr. Kuenzinger was the 2005 valedictorian of
San Joaquin Valley College, graduating with an A.S. degree. He is
currently employed by Big Valley Aviation of Stockton, CA, where he
works on Bell, Eurocopter, and MD products. He will attend the MD
Helicopters training course in Mesa, AZ.
- The fourth place winner is Mr. Jason Smith of
Hillsgrove, PA. Mr. Smith is a 2005 graduate of
Pennsylvania College of Technology. While currently continuing his
education, he is employed part-time by Sterling Helicopter of
Philadelphia, PA. He will attend the American Eurocopter training
center in Grand Prairie, TX.
- The fifth place winner is Mr. Joshua Yancey of
Clearwater, FL. Mr. Yancey is a recent graduate of the
National Aviation Academy in Clearwater, FL. He will attend the
Turbomeca training center in Grand Prairie, TX.
The first place winner will receive up to $1,500 from HAI to
assist with expenses. Those finishing in second, third, fourth, and
fifth place will receive $1,000, $700, $600, and $500,
respectively, for assistance with their expenses.
In addition to their scholarships, each winner will receive a
complimentary pass to HELI-EXPO 2006 in Dallas, TX February 26-28,
as well as a complimentary one-year membership in HAI. The award
recipients are also invited to attend the HAI Technical Committee
meeting and the "Salute to Excellence" awards celebration at
HELI-EXPO 2006.
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