AWAM Announces Availability of Aircraft Maintenance Technician Scholarships

In 2013 the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) reached a major milestone by awarding over $120,000.00 in industry-leading scholarships. Winning a scholarship gives you that once in a lifetime opportunity to shake hands with recruiters and hiring managers of some of the most sought after jobs in aviation. AWAM Scholarships provide an excellent opportunity to learn new methods, develop additional skills, get funds to upgrade the all-important tool box and embrace the exciting opportunities the field of aviation maintenance offers! Scholarships will be awarded March 8th at the AWAM Scholarship Breakfast during the 2014 WAI conference in Orlando. The application deadline is December 1, 2013.

Scholarships are for students and working professionals alike. Although AWAM membership is a must, there are no gender restrictions unless otherwise stated in the requirements. Go to www.awam.org/Scholarships.aspx for more information.

AWAM formed for the purpose of championing women's professional growth and enrichment in the aviation maintenance fields by providing opportunities for sharing information and networking, education, fostering a sense of community and increasing public awareness of women in the industry. AWAM assists students with career counseling and all around support for working in a nontraditional field. AWAM also assists the seasoned mechanic to advance in their profession by offering industry specific training courses through scholarships. Many top fortune 500 aviation companies gain top notch employees through AWAM. AWAM is a nonprofit organization and an industry leader in supporting diversity.

For additional information about AWAM, sponsors, scholarships, programs, and individual success stories contact Anna Romer, Scholarship Chair at 952-687-1252 , Andrew Csondor, Co-Chair at (517) 712-9818 or Lynette Ashland, President at 912-247-2908.