Over $388K in Scholarships Awarded at Aviation Education & Career Expo Hosted by ProJet Aviation
LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProJet Aviation hosted the 13th annual Aviation Education & Career Expo at the Leesburg Executive Airport. More than 700 students, educators, and parents attended the Expo, which is designed to educate young adults (ages 16-22) about exciting careers in aviation and aerospace. The event featured keynote speakers, live demonstrations, and static displays with representatives from over 70 aviation organizations, including the US military, emergency medical airlift, law enforcement, maintenance/avionics repair, government agencies, private aviation, and more. "The theme for this year's event was - Destiny," said ProJet Aviation's Julie O'Brien, Co-founder of the event. "We work with our sponsors to provide experiences, mentoring, and scholarships that inspire students to discover and pursue their passion."
The Aviation Education and Career Expo is a unique opportunity for students interested in the aviation/aerospace industry to explore numerous career paths and talk one-on-one with industry experts. Students get an "up close and personal" look at occupations that are in high demand in the United States and worldwide.
Guest speakers and demonstrators included:
Michael Rutledge, Former Navy SEAL, Army Special Ops Aviator, and commanding officer at West Point
Heidi Kemner, Embry Riddle graduate, and NTSB Accident Investigator
The US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team
K-9 Demonstration by Metro Washington Airport Authority
Drone Demonstration by V1 Aeronautics
National Agricultural Aviation Aerial Demonstration by Allen Chorman & Son
2nd Aviation Detachment Helicopter & Parachute Team, West Point Military Academy
2018 scholarship winners:
Elena-Marie Weissenboeck$500 Award from Sugarloaf 99's
Madisen Garnes$1,000 Award from Paragon Aviation Group
Calle Junker $1,000 Award from Eastern Aviation Fuels
Ryan Walker$1,000 Award from JetLinx Charter Company
Laura Palmer$1,000 Award from Toth Financial Services
Mustafa Ali$1,000 Award from Avemco Insurance
Cassandra Rae Hoffman$1,500 Award from Mosaix Software/Avman
Simon Kadel$2,000 Award from The Aviation Foundation and Sharp Details
Jacob McIntosh$2,250 from Paragon Aviation Detailing
Sarah Morgan$3,500 Award from ProJet Aviation, AOPA, Hoxton Agency, and Paramount Business Jets
Brady Reisch$5,000 Award from Greater Washington Business Aviation Association
Gannon Sudweeks$500 Award from Middle Tennessee State University
Dylan Massey$1,000 Award from Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Andrew Reed$1,500 Award from Air Culinaire Worldwide
Tucker Benton$2,000 Award from University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
Nathan Nardini$2,500 Award from Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Rachel Allen$2,500 Award from Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Ashton Neff$10,000 Award from Kansas State University Polytechnic/Aerospace Campus
Caleb Mindte$10,000 Award from Kansas State University Polytechnic/Aerospace Campus
Kayla Coffman$11,500 Award from Western Michigan University
Sonia Jethwani$15,000 from Averett University
Wyatt Beane$20,000 from Southern Utah University
Andrew Maggs$20,000 from Marywood University
Brian McGiffin$20,000 from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Alex Tendler$20,000 from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Richmond Forsen $20,000 from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Brian Wade$16,980 from Regent University
Nate Smith$16,980 from Regent University
Eleanor Knudson$16,980 from Regent University
Conor McHugh$16,980 from Regent University
Kyra Padam$16,980 from Regent University
Abigail Ward$16,980 from Regent University
Jackson Larimore$16,980 from Regent University
Grace Neff$16,980 from Regent University
Matthew Cortines$16,980 from Regent University
Charlie Giglio$16,980 from Regent University
Jessica Twilley$33,960 from Regent University
In addition to the monetary and school-specific aviation awards, American Aviation/Helicopters, Aviation Adventures, Av-Ed Flight Training, Bravo Flight Training, Frederick Flight Training/Advanced Helicopter Concepts, and Open Air Flight Training, provided on-the-spot flight training scholarships, and Kim Cortines of Oak Hill High School, was recognized as the 2018 Teacher of the Year.
About The Aviation Education & Career Expo The Aviation Education & Career Expo is one of the largest and most successful aviation education events in the United States, awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school and college students pursuing careers in the aviation and aerospace industry, since its inception in 2005. Over 700 students will attend this year. The event features keynote presentations by industry leaders, static and live aviation demonstrations, and scholarship awards from universities, small businesses, and corporate sponsors. Cofounded by aviation professionals Julie O'Brien and Sarah Thompson, the Expo is committed to helping students explore the many career opportunities available to them through the world of flight. The Aviation Education & Career Expo is hosted by ProJet Aviation at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO), in Leesburg, VA.
About ProJet Aviation ProJet Aviation is the DC metro region's premier aviation hospitality company, dedicated to helping people accomplish extraordinary things through the wonder of flight. The company operates ProJet Center, a Fixed Base Operation (FBO), at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO), general aviation's gateway to Washington DC, Dulles, and Virginia's Horse & Wine Country. Established in 2007 as a partnership between former airline pilot, educator, and entrepreneur Shye Gilad, and noted entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila C. Johnson, Founder & CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, ProJet Aviation combines the operational integrity of the world's best airlines with the refined service of a world-class resort. ProJet's numerous accolades include recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Service Business of the Year.
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