Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician, International Scholarships, USA,2014

Helicopter Foundation International offers Bill Sanderson Aviation  Maintenance Technician Graduate Scholarships in  USA.  Scholarships are provided in the field of Aviation  Maintenance Technician. This program was founded by Helicopters Association  International’s (HAI) Technical Committee to promote the choice of helicopter  maintenance as a career. Applicants should be about to graduate from an FAA  approved Part 147 AMT School, or a recent recipient (within the last two years)  of an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate. International  Students can apply for these scholarships. Up to eight  scholarships are offered. The application deadline  is November 30, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in  the field of  Helicopter Maintenance. Winners will have a choice of  one of the given courses made available by the helicopter airframe and engine  manufacturers; Agusta Aerospace Corporation (A109 series), Bell  Helicopter Textron, Inc. (any model), Eurocopter (all current models,  except Super Puma series), Honeywell AB139 Primus Epic Avionics class or  LTS101 engine training course, MD Helicopters (500/600/900  series), Rolls Royce (250 engine – any model), Turbomeca (Arriel 1 & 2 series and Arrius 2 series engines) and Pratt & Whitney Canada,  Inc. (PT6T, PT6B- 36/-37 or PW-206 engines) Course  Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing training  in helicopter maintenance. Scholarship  Provider: Helicopter Foundation International  (HFI) Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Applicants should be about to graduate  from an FAA approved Part 147 AMT School, or a recent recipient (within the last  two years) of an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.  All FAA  written and practical exams must be successfully completed prior to attending  the chosen school (not necessarily prior to applying for the scholarship).   International applicants should have their respective country’s FAA equivalent  tests completed.

Scholarship Open for International  Students: International Students can apply for these  scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Helicopter Foundation  International has long recognized the need for qualified commercial  helicopter pilots and helicopter maintenance technicians. Over the last several years, the  shortage has become very real. Many of our experienced pilots and maintenance  technicians are nearing retirement age. Conflicts have pulled experienced  personnel from our ranks at a time when the helicopter industry is enjoying  growth – due in part to the wider recognition of the tremendous versatility of  this phenomenal and versatile machine. Helicopter  Foundation International (HFI) is pleased to announce the 2013 Bill Sanderson  Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Scholarship Award Program. This program  was founded by Helicopters Association International’s (HAI) Technical Committee  to promote the choice of helicopter maintenance as a career.

Number of award(s): Up to eight  scholarships are offered.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Total offer with a  value not to exceed $1,600 may be awarded. The first place winner will be  awarded $1,600 from HFI to assist with expenses. Those finishing in second,  third, fourth and fifth place will receive $1,150, $850, $750 and $650,  respectively, for assistance with expenses.  Sixth, seventh, and eighth  place winners will be offered one of the remaining courses without monetary  assistance. All winners receive a one-year membership to HAI.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification:  The winners will be  announced prior to Helicopters Association International’s Technical Committee  meeting.

How to Apply: Please fill out the 2013 Bill Sanderson  Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarship application form, ensuring that all  portions are completed. There are two parts to the application. PART I is to be  completed by the applicant. PART II is to be completed by the AMT Program  Director, Administrator or Instructor. If additional space is needed for any  part of the application, separate sheets may be attached.  Ask your  director for the opportunity to view “Careers in Helicopters Maintenance” DVD.  The application forms and more information can be found on  website www.rotor.com.  Applications must be typed or printed.

Scholarship Application  Deadline: The application deadline is November  30, 2013.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application