HAI Develops New Scholarships

By Rotorhub 10/20/2006

Alexandria, Va., October 20, 2006 - HAI President Matt Zuccaro announced the creation of four new industry scholarships. Two pilots will be awarded $5,000 each towards the attainment of a commercial helicopter rating, and two maintenance technicians will be awarded $2,500 each toward the attainment of Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) certifications. The guidelines and requirements for these scholarships were developed at a meeting held on August 2-3, 2006, at HAI headquarters, following approval by HAI's Board of Directors in June. Carolyn Ferrell, Edwards & Associates, Chairman of HAI's Human Resources Committee, President Matt Zuccaro, Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary Elizabeth Meade, and Harold Summers, Director of Flight Operations and Technical Services attended the meeting.

HAI had previously awarded a total of $5,000 to assist maintenance technicians in aircraft-specific education, including travel expenses. Applicants for both the AMT and Pilot scholarships are required to meet the following criteria when submitting their applications. They must be HAI members in good standing; submit a current resume and a clear copy of any and all FAA or International Equivalent Certificate(s); submit three current letters of recommendation from individuals such as employers, flight instructors, or HAI member who can attest to the candidate's background, training, and experience, as it relates to the aviation industry. International applicants must show proof of foreign citizenship. Additionally, applicants for the AMT and Pilot scholarship must show proof of enrollment in an AMT International Equivalent training program, and applicants for the Pilot scholarship must show proof of enrollment in a helicopter-training program.

2007 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION & INSTRUCTIONS FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

2007 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION & INSTRUCTIONS FOR PILOT

Scholarship winners are responsible for their own transportation and ancillary expenses. Scholarships must be utilized within one year of acceptance. Any unused portion of scholarship money must be returned to HAI. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, as determined by the HAI Selection Committee, will be considered. Scholarship monies will be paid directly to the school in accordance with stated guidelines. Winners will be notified by mail. They or their representatives are encouraged to attend HELI-EXPO 2007, in Orlando, Florida, March 1-3, 2007. A full complimentary registration to the show and dinner for two will be given to scholarship winners to attend HAI's "Salute to Excellence" Awards Banquet, which will take place on March 2 at HELI-EXPO 2007.

For more information, contact Elizabeth W. Meade, Executive Vice President/Corporate Secretary, or Elaine Little, Administrative Assistant, Helicopter Association International, either by mail at 1635 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, or by phone at 703-683-4646.

HAI is the professional trade association for the civil helicopter industry. HAI's 1,350-plus-member organizations and 1,150 individual members, in more than 73 nations, safely operate more than 4,500 helicopters approximately 2.3 million hours each year. HAI is dedicated to the promotion of the helicopter as a safe, effective method of commerce and to the advancement of the civil helicopter industry.

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