NEWS RELEASE 03-09
November 6, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Scholarships Available from Women in Aviation, International

Daytona Beach, Florida—Women in Aviation, International has added new Regional Jet training opportunities to its list of scholarship opportunities for members. Continental Express, in partnership with FlightSafety, International, is offering two scholarships to provide initial training on the Embraer 145. Upon successful completion of the training the scholarship winner will earn a type rating in the Embraer 145.

Minimum Requirements:
Commercial Certificate, Multiengine Rating, Instrument Rating
1000 hours total flight time
100 hours multiengine time
100 hours instrument flying time
Current First Class medical certificate

WAI membership is required. Preference will be given to those candidates that actively participate in WAI, who can show that participation as one of their focuses in the required essay.

Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit 501 C (3) organization dedicated to providing networking, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. For more information about Women in Aviation, International, go to www.wai.org or call (386) 226-7996.

 

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Contact:

Priscilla Lamont
Women in Aviation International
386.226.7996 Phone
386.226.7998 Fax