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ETA – Flight Training Management

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Curriculum Driven Scheduling

Flight, Sim, Academic & Oral Events

Notifications on TaloMobile App

Student Training Management

Automated Course Minimums Auditing

Detailed Line Item Tracking

Currency/Qualification Tracking

Instructor Performance/Payroll

Electronic Grade Book/Training Data

Invoicing and Debit Accounts

Resource Utilization Management

TalonSMART – Safety Management & Report Tracking

Electronic Accident/Incident and Hazard Documentation and Reporting

Investigation Findings/Corrective Action Documentation and Reporting

Administer Safety Surveys and Reporting

Electronic Workorder Management

Maintenance Event Tracking

Discrepancy Tracking/Management

Inventory Control/Management

Integrates with ETA for Availability/Utilization

Contact

Monterey Bay Ninety-Nines Aviation Scholarship Scholarship Sponsor

Ninety-Nines, Monterey Bay Chapter

140 Dovewood Ln., Aptos, CA 95003 www.montereybay99s.org

Usual Deadline

December

Amount(s) Awarded

One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $1,000

Scholarship Criteria

The student applicant must be in good health, and not dependent on medication or have any other disqualifying condition. The applicant must live in Santa Cruz or Monterey County. The applicant must be a licensed pilot; She must have completed any necessary written exams; and Have a current flight review.

Nancy K. Jensen Memorial Scholarship Scholarship

Sponsor

Ninety-Nines, Greater Seattle Chapter

Contact

20918 9th Ave. S., Des Moines, WA 98198 www.seattle99s.org

Usual Deadline

April

Amount(s) Awarded

One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $1,000

Description

A scholarship in Nancy’s memory is awarded yearly to a student pilot with a minimum of 6 hours flight time logged; to be used toward completion of Private Pilot Certificate including flight and simulator training, ground school, and test fees.

Scholarship Criteria

Applicants must: Be a female resident of Western Washington; 15 years of age or older; Be a member of The Ninety-Nines; Be enrolled in a recognized ground school; Possess current medical and student pilot certificates; Provide anticipated written exam date.

Nancy Stratford Student Pilot Flight Training Scholarship Scholarship

Sponsor

Ninety-Nines, San Diego Chapter

Contact 8690 Aero Dr., #115-36, San Diego, CA 92123 www.sd99s.org

Usual Deadline

March

Amount(s) Awarded

One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $1,000 to help fund flight training

Description

Nancy Miller Livingston Stratford flew 50 different aircraft in World War II and went on to accumulate some 8,500 hours in 103 different types. At 23, she was one of the first American women to become a ferry pilot for the British Air Transport Auxiliary. After WWii, Nancy earned her seaplane and helicopter wings, and owned Livingston Helicopters in Alaska. She is the second licensed woman commercial helicopter pilot in the USA and fourth in the world. Her memoir, “Contact! Britain: A woman ferry pilot’s story during WWII in England!” published in 2011. This year she celebrated her 99th birthday and the San Diego 99s honor her with this scholarship.

Scholarship Criteria

Applicant must: Be a female; Reside in San Diego County; Have a current student medical for PPL award; and A passing score on written test OR completed a solo flight. Funds may be used to help fund Private Pilot training. There is a 90-day limit to apply funds towards training.

Northwest Section Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor

Ninety-Nines, Northwest Chapter

Contact www.nw99s.org

Usual Deadline

July

Amount(s) Awarded

One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $1,000

Description

The Northwest Section Scholarship fund was created in 2013 from funds that the Section held in investment accounts. The scholarship is awarded annually for $1,000 or the amount requested, whichever is less. Examples are flight review, emergency maneuver training, ground school, components of student pilot training, floatplane rating, instrument proficiency check, or tailwheel instruction. Scholarship monies can be applied toward aviation expenses greater than $1,000, such as an additional rating or course of study, if the applicant clearly states there are sufficient funds from other sources to complete her training.

NY-NJ Section Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor

Ninety-Nines, New Jersey Chapter

Contact

1338 Wood Valley Rd., Mountainside, NJ 07092 www.nj99.org

Usual Deadline

March

Amount(s) Awarded

One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $1,500

Description

NY-NJ Section Scholarship will be awarded to a female pilot or female student pilot in recognition of her earnest desire to further her aviation achievements.

Scholarship Criteria

Any female pilot or female student pilot who has been a continuous member of the NY-NJ Section and who is training in NY or NJ is eligible to apply for the NY-NJ Section Scholarship. Apply by completing the scholarship application form and including all the required documentation; submitting a personal essay; and submitting a letter of recommendation to your Chapter Chair.

Pratt & Whitney Engine Maintenance Training Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor

Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM)

Contact 2330 Kenlee Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45230 www.awam.org

Usual Deadline

November

Amount(s) Awarded

Six (6) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $5,500

Scholarship Criteria

The Pratt & Whitney Engine Maintenance Scholarship is designed to support those in the aviation industry. They offer a variety of instructor-led engine maintenance courses on large commercial engines or the smaller Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engine series. Applicants must be a student or recent graduate of an aviation maintenance training program. Applicants must include a short essay (250 words) answering the following question: If you were to win this scholarship, how would you use it to enhance your career growth?

Robinson Helicopter R66 Safety Course Scholarship Scholarship Sponsor Whirly-Girls, Inc.

Contact Executive Towers 10-D, 207 W. Claredon Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85013 www.whirlygirls.org

Usual Deadline

October

Amount(s) Awarded

One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $4,500

Description

Sponsored by Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), this scholarship provides a Whirly-Girl currently flying Robinsons the opportunity to attend the R66 Safety Course and build R66 time. RHC provides this 3.5-day course in Torrance, CA, USA; which includes an hour of flight with a safety instructor, and sponsors an additional 4 hours of R66 flight time (5 hours total R66 flight time). The course includes 3.5_days of classroom instruction in the following subject areas: accident review, causes of fatal accidents, awareness training, SFAR 73, Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) review, R66 systems, and the Rolls Royce engine. One day is devoted to maintenance, pre-flight inspections, and flying with an experienced RHC safety pilot. A tour of the Robinson Factory is also included. The course is open to any rated helicopter pilot who has at least 3 hours in any type of Robinson helicopter model, one hour of which was flown within 30 days prior to attending the course. A Robinson safety course is required by most insurance companies and serves as a CFI refresher. The applicant must be a helicopter pilot with at least a private certificate/license. She must be a member in good standing at the time of application.

Sonic Tools Supporting Women in Aviation Maintenance Scholarship Sponsor Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM)

Contact 2330 Kenlee Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45230 www.awam.org

Usual Deadline

November

Amount(s) Awarded

One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $5,000

Description

SONIC Tools is providing one customized aviation A&P toolbox + tools to a deserving student of a part 147 A&P program, or recent graduate that has obtained their A&P certificate. SONIC Tools matches big name brands in quality and comes with a full lifetime warranty.

Scholarship Criteria

Must be a student in a part 147 A&P program OR recent graduate that has obtained their A&P certificate. Applicants must include a short essay (250 words) on the topic of tool control, organization, and the value of working out of a shadowed toolbox.

Sporty’s Foundation Tool Scholarship Scholarship Sponsor

Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM)

Contact 2330 Kenlee Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45230 www.awam.org

Usual Deadline

November

Amount(s) Awarded

One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $1,000

Description

The Sporty’s Foundation is proud to donate $1,000 toward the purchase of tools listed in the minimum required tool list for an Aviation Maintenance Technician. This scholarship is designed to assist a student enrolled in an accredited A&P program to acquire the tools needed to pursue aviation maintenance as a career. Upon selection of the tools by the scholarship recipient, the funds will be paid directly to the retailer/seller of the tools. The tools will be shipped directly to the scholarship recipient. Applicants must be female; Must be a student currently enrolled in an A&P program.

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