{"id":14038,"date":"2019-10-22T00:33:06","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T00:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=14038"},"modified":"2019-10-22T00:33:08","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T00:33:08","slug":"six-certified-aviation-manager-scholarships-awarded-at-nbaa-bace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/aviation-education\/six-certified-aviation-manager-scholarships-awarded-at-nbaa-bace\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Six Certified Aviation Manager Scholarships Awarded at NBAA-BACE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today\nannounced at its Business Aviation Convention &amp; Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) that\nsix scholarships have been awarded to current and aspiring Certified Aviation\nManagers (CAMs). These scholarships, which are given annually, promote\nprofessional development in business aviation by providing financial support\nfor qualified CAM exam candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jake Cartwright Leadership Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jake Cartwright Scholarship, which is underwritten by\nSolairus Aviation, funds the CAM certification costs for candidates who\ndemonstrate exceptional leadership qualities. The scholarship is named in honor\nof Solairus Vice Chairman Jake Cartwright, a highly respected business aviation\nleader and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who has championed the industry for\ndecades. This year\u2019s recipients is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thomas Smallen, Senior Captain and Training\nOfficer for Tyson Foods, said that by obtaining his CAM certification, he aims\nto validate his decision to dedicate his career to business aviation and\ncontinue to foster individual growth in this industry.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certified Aviation Manager Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Certified Aviation Manager Scholarship was established\nin 2014 to benefit individuals seeking to become CAMs, as well as current CAMs\nin the process of renewing their certification. The scholarship promotes\nprofessional development in business aviation by providing financial support\nfor qualified CAM exam candidates and current CAMs. This year\u2019s recipients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Case May, the General Manager, Managed Aircraft\nfor Airshare, said that completing a CAM certification would allow him to\nqualify his experience in business aviation leadership roles. Case looks\nforward to continuing to involve himself in the industry to help promote the\nwide variety of career opportunities business aviation offers.<\/li><li>Patrick Beuerlein, Flight Coordinator, Outpost\nInternational, said that the CAM Certification will help him reach his goals of\nexpanding his industry and job knowledge to help him along the path of becoming\na Director of Aviation in the industry someday.<\/li><li>Bradley Brittell, Maintenance Supervisor,\nSolairus Aviation, said it is critically important to achieve the CAM\nCertification to ensure he is operating at the highest level he can be to\nattain his long term career and management goals in business aviation.<\/li><li>Jessica Rowden, Customer Service Lead, Cutter\nAviation, said the CAM Certification will work to help her maintain educational\nstandards in business aviation that she is not currently working with on an\neveryday basis. She wants to continue down the path to become a well rounded\nand highly effective manager within the industry.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C&amp;W Family Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NBAA Charities and the C&amp;W Family annually awards up to\n$2,500 to one business aviation professional seeking continued professional\ndevelopment opportunities to advance their existing careers. The scholarship\nselection committee will focus on applicants that are able to express their\ndedication to furthering the business aviation industry. This year\u2019s recipient\nis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Edward Hurst, Aviation Captain and Training\nManager, Sony Aviation, said that seeking the CAM Certification is part of his\ndedication to continued growth and education within business aviation.\nAchieving the certification will allow him to invest in his containing\neducation and achieve his career goals of becoming a manager in the industry.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAM credential provides a clear industry standard for\npreparation and achievement in aviation management. The CAM program is accredited\nby the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and is the first program in\nthe aviation industry to receive this recognition. The CAM exam is available\nthroughout the year in a computer-based testing format. To be eligible for the\nexam, participants must be pre-qualified and approved through a formal\napplication process. Learn more about the CAM Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NBAA Charities offers monetary and training scholarships for\nboth students and aviation professionals, such as flight department managers,\npilots, maintenance technicians, schedulers, dispatchers, flight attendants and\nflight technicians. These scholarships, which total nearly $100,000 annually,\nare administered by NBAA standing committees and would not be possible without\nthe generous financial support of NBAA member donors. Learn more about\nscholarships offered by NBAA Charities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced at its Business Aviation Convention &amp; Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) that six scholarships have been awarded to current and aspiring Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs). These scholarships, which are given annually, promote professional development in business aviation by providing financial support for qualified CAM exam candidates. 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