AMC "Virtually" Recognizes Student Achievement

The Aerospace Maintenance Competition showcases the talent required of aviation maintenance technicians to maintain aircraft and spacecraft in safe, airworthy condition. To further support of our future mechanics, AMC is proud to provide scholarships in recognition of Phoebe Jane Fairgrave Omlie, the first female to receive an FAA aircraft mechanic’s license in 1927. Phoebe helped show the world that women were just as capable as men in repairing and maintaining aircraft.
 
While the 2020 competition was cancelled amidst coronavirus concerns, the council recognized a handful of student competitors through a "virtual" awards ceremony on June 24.

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The following individuals were presented with $1,000 awards:

• Tristan Anderson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Mr. Anderson is a straight A student at Embry-Riddle majoring in aviation maintenance science, while also working towards his pilot certificate.  He plans to continue his education by obtaining a Masters Degree in aeronautics.  Mr. Anderson is looking forward to working in business aviation with a goal of ultimately becoming a director of maintenance.
• Beth Anne Chevalier, Utah State University:  Ms. Chevalier is a senior at Utah State  University where she is majoring in aviation technology maintenance management and minoring in unmanned aerial systems.   She has enjoyed working with tools from a young age and would like a career building aircraft engines.  Ms. Chevalier has demonstrated leadership attributes and was voted by her peers into the Society of Aviation Maintenance Professionals (SAMP) club leadership. She has also shared her enthusiasm and love for aviation by organizing a Girls in Aviation Day at her local airport.
• Zening Loh, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Ms. Loh began Embry-Riddle with the intention of becoming an airline pilot and is now a certified flight instructor.  However, she soon decided to switch to the aviation maintenance program and she is scheduled to graduate this year.  She plans to use both her flying and maintenance skills in the future working for a seaplane company in the Maldives, both flying and performing maintenance.
• Cody Rundle, Mohawk Valley Community College: Mr. Rundle is extremely hardworking and dedicated. He worked for a year to save up to be able to afford the A&P tech program he is majoring in.  He goes to school full time and works as a welder six days a week. Despite his arduous schedule, he still makes time to be involved in his College’s Aviation Maintenance Club.
• Tyler Yoder, Liberty University: Mr. Yoder, is a straight A student and on the Dean’s List at Liberty University. His dream as a child was to be a Marine and an aircraft mechanic and he is fulfilling both those dreams. He was in the Marines and worked as an aircraft mechanic on CH53-E helicopter. He is now pursuing his A&P and undergraduate degree in aviation maintenance management so that he can rise in the management ranks of an aviation organization.

The scholarship is supported through the generous contributions of AMC participants and sponsors. For more information and to apply, visit www.aerospacecompetition.com/scholarship.

Applications for next year's award are due March 15, 2021.