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Required Ame Technician

Spice Jet - Mumbai, Maharashtra

SpiceJets mission is to become India preferred low-cost airline, delivering the lowest air fares with the highest consumer value, to price sensitive consumers. We hope to fulfill everyone dream of flying.With Indias economic and business growth, the percentage of traveling population is burgeoning. More and more Indians are traveling for both business and pleasure and everyone needs to save both time and money. SpiceJet's vision is to adress that and ensure that flying is for everyone.

Job Summary
Location : bangalore, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Industry : Engineering
Experience : 1 - 3 Years
Vacancy Type : Full Time
Gender Preference : Male
Number Of Vacancy : 10-20
Job Country : India

Job Requirement
Key Skills : Ame Technician, Diploma
Salary (Per Month) : Rs. 20,000-25,000
Qualification : Diploma

Job Details:

We are Looking for Ame Technician for a Good Growing Company.
Contact Details
Contact Person Name : Mr.Rehan Khan
Year Of Establishment : 1988
Company Type : Private Ltd.
Number Of Employees : 350 - 400
Company Category : Employer

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Technical Writer - Aviation

Productive Resources, now a part of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. - Indianapolis, IN (Indianapolis, Indiana Area)

Job Description
Technical Writer – Aviation
 Position Specifics: Full-time, Permanent (not contract)
Position Overview:

This opportunity is for a Technical Writer in Indianapolis Indiana. In this position, your duties would include:
    Typing technical documentation for the Technical Publications Department and for the Customer including:
        Aircraft Manuals (maintenance, operation, overhaul)
        Illustrated Parts Catalogs
        Bulletins
        IETMs

    Tracking projects independently and raising issues as appropriate to ensure on-time delivery of materials and assignments

    Working with source data (Engineering specs, parts lists, drawings) and industry and/or customer standards and specifications

    Reviewing aerospace source data, engineering prints, and other related customer documents to create a coherent technical document.

Desired Skills & Experience

 Requirements

    Extensive hands-on jet engine experience (A&P license preferred)
    Functional computer literacy with specific proficiency in Quicksilver/Interleaf, Arbortext, SGML, Adobe FrameMaker, Word, Excel, and Outlook
    Ability to quickly learn new software programs and technology systems
    Excellent typing and written communication skills
    Strong initiative and follow through; ability to work within a team environment
    Use or authoring of aircraft maintenance manuals (ATA 100/ S1000D standard/ knowledge)

Company Description

Originally founded in 1991, Productive Resources has focused on providing to clients all over the world top-quality, cost effective Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, and Technical Publications services from our various offices across the Midwest. As our operation and range of services grow, we will continue to seek, acquire, and develop talented staff to remain a preferred provider in our industry.

WHY PRODUCTIVE RESOURCES?

Productive Resources is a Servant Leadership-driven company. Our leadership team serves others as stewards of resources (human, financial, and otherwise) while staying focused on achieving results in line with the organization’s values and integrity. The company is financially fit and continues to grow despite challenging economic times in the United States and abroad.

In fact, we thrive in tough economic times. Why? Companies across the world turn to outsourcers like Productive Resources for their engineering needs in lieu of having to make the long-term commitment of hiring their own staff to do so. We’ll offer the training, we’ll pay the benefits, and we’ll provide the office where our professionals work. In essence, they hire us to get the job done -- and we do the rest! We offer our employees opportunity for growth and advancement as each year we continue to offer more services to more companies in more industries.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

PR offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes: paid holidays and vacation, health/dental/vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance/AD&D coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible scheduling to promote work/life balance.

SPECIALTIES

Engineering, drafting, designing, provisioning, technical illustrating, and technical writing

Additional Information

Type:  Full-time
Experience: Associate
Functions: Writing/Editing 
Industries:  Airlines/Aviation, Writing and Editing 
Job ID: 3662425

Technical Writer Engineering - Greater St. Louis Area

Job Description
Aircraft company is looking for 10 technical writers to use FrameMaker for technical publications of the interior of business jets.

Desired Skills & Experience
FrameMaker
Aircraft Exp
Business Jet Aircraft

Type:  Contract
Experience:  Mid-Senior level
Functions:  Writing/Editing 
Industries:  Aviation & Aerospace 
Job ID: 3605459

AS332 / EC225 Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Engine/Airframe (Australia)
Employer CHC Helicopter
Location Capital Cities, Western Australia

Job Description:

Give Your Career a Vertical Lift!
At any given moment, on any given day, a CHC aircraft is in the air somewhere in the world. Whether we're transporting the men and women who keep the world's offshore oil and gas flowing, or taking an injured patient to safety, CHC sets the standard for safety, customer service, modern aircraft and efficiency. This is a billion-dollar business built on the foundation of a strong team spirit in our company and our greatest strength is our motivated and passionate employees. All you have to do is get on board.

CHC Helicopters (Australia) is a subsidiary of the CHC Helicopter and provides Emergency Medical Services, Search and Rescue and support to the Police oil and gas industry throughout Australia.

CHC operates the most advanced helicopters on the market, such as the S92, EC225, AW139 and EC145 and supports it employees with advanced training programs.

Our obsession with safety ensures that we remain a world leader in safety and quality standards.

CHC Australia has an opportunity for suitably qualified engineers for our AS332 and EC225 helicopters. Put your experience and mentorship skills to use at CHC. We are looking for leaders who can motivate team members to perform to the best of their abilities. CHC is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications & Experience:
Australian CASA Group 20 Helicopter LAME licence covering AS332 and EC225 aircraft
Extensive field experience, have a proven ability to plan and carry out line maintenance, base maintenance and modifications
Proven ability to work unsupervised
Ability to support Company aircraft remote from its Base.

Company Benefits:
Latest in aircraft, equipment and technology
Secure, long term employment with the worlds largest civil helicopter operator
On the job training available
A wide variety of interesting and challenging work
Good working conditions and lifestyle opportunities
Scope for further development.

Please apply ONLINE at www.chc.ca to be considered for this position. CHC is committed to equal opportunity employment and invites applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted. Sorry, no phone calls please!


CHC Helicopter Apply now

Helicopter Maintenance Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide  rotorarycraft  maintenance on equipment as assigned.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Perform inspections on all hydraulic systems on AB 205, AB 212, and 412 EP Rotor Craft.
    Interprets installation and maintenance policies and procedures related to hydraulic systems and components.
    Diagnose reoccurring malfunctions and recommends corrective actions.
    Diagnose malfunctions, using technical publications, and performs repair.
    Determines extent of disassembly necessary to repair to replace hydraulic components.
    Inspect hydraulic components, using visual inspection methods.
    Analyzes inspection finding to determine extent of repair.
    Diagnose malfunction using applicable technical publications and test equipment, such dial indicators, feeler gauges, and micrometers.
    Train RSAF personnel on all RSAF documentation
    Evaluates performance of assigned personnel.
    Conducts and supervises on the job training programs.
    Train personnel on the use of production analysis manuals and RSAF manuals.
    Train RSAF personnel on all phases of training.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

    Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
    Knowledge of rotor craft hydraulic systems
    Experience training personnel
    Experience of the development and use of prepared presentation materials for use in class room.
    Proven problem solving skills on hydraulic systems on rotary craft.
    Expert knowledge of layout, drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
    Expert knowledge of Micro Office Systems Business Suite.
    Knowledge of maintenance management systems, maintenance data collection and reporting procedures.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE ON THE LISTED AIRCRAFT, SPECIALISING IN HYDRAULICS
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M&E Europe Limited
M&E Global provides specialist maintenance and logistic support using, professional, trained, multi-skilled, technical expertise.

Aviation Jobs : Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Address: 701 Market Street
St. Louis
Missouri
63101
USA

Women in Aviation, International Scholarships - 2013

Women in Aviation, International (WAI) is currently offering a wide variety of scholarships to students. This variety includes Aerospace Engineering Scholarships such as the American Airlines/American Eagle Scholarship that will award one $5,000 scholarship to a student pursuing a degree in Aeronautical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and the Delta Air Lines Engineering Scholarship (pretty similar to the American Airlines/American Eagle). Also, Dispatcher Scholarships like the Flamingo Air / Airline Ground Schools Scholarship will award one dispatcher training award leading to an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate, and other scholarships are available under the categories of Flight Scholarships, General Scholarships, Aviation Management Scholarships, etc.

The application can be found online, and must be postmarked by November 12, 2012. Scholarships FAQs can be found online, as can specific guidelines. Best of Luck!

For details Click here

Aviation Technical Writing Jobs

Position Technical Writer (6 month contract)
Company:    Boeing Company
Address:    100 North Riverside
Chicago,Illinois 60606USA

Web Address:     Go here
Company Info:
Boeing is the world‘s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.

Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation. The company continues to expand its product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. The broad range of capabilities includes creating new, more efficient members of its commercial airplane family; integrating military platforms, defense systems and the warfighter through network-centric operations; creating advanced technology solutions; and arranging innovative customer-financing solutions.

Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 170,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries. This represents one of the most diverse, talented and innovative workforces anywhere. More than 90,000 of our people hold college degrees--including nearly 29,000 advanced degrees--in virtually every business and technical field from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide. Our enterprise also leverages the talents of hundreds of thousands more skilled people working for Boeing suppliers worldwide.

Supported Manufacturers:     Boeing
Job Title:     Technical Writer (6 month contract)
Location:     RICHMOND British Columbia Canada
Job Desc:     Position Overview
If you are motivated, creative with a positive attitude, and looking for state–of-the-art technology, you can be part of one of the greatest companies in the aerospace industry.
AeroInfo Systems is a division of Boeing Canada based in Richmond, BC and is a world class provider of aircraft operations information technology products and services. Our present customers include major airlines and aircraft manufacturers.
We know that great people are the key to our success and great people want to be appreciated, respected, and challenged so we offer a supportive working environment, competitive compensation, and flexible work options that can accommodate your personal and family needs.
We are currently looking for a Technical Writer to work at our office in Richmond, BC.

Responsibilities
A contract technical writer is required to assist the Technical Communications group in writing online Help and user guides. The technical writer will be responsible for creating and updating end-user documentation and training material in various media, including WebHelp, PDF documents and PowerPoint presentations. This position requires close interaction with other functional groups and knowledge of the software documentation principles, tools, and processes. Deliverables include complex WebHelp systems, user guides and training material, written in accordance with well-established style conventions.
Requirements

    Function independently to perform research and write clear and accurate user guides and Help topics, providing delivery as per assigned target dates.
    Write task-based Help topics and develop training videos that clearly show or instruct end users on using the software to successfully perform their business processes.
    Take direction with regard to content and style issues, and to closely conform to the high writing standards of the Technical Communications group.
    Editing and proofreading, as required.
    Excellent writing and communication skills.
    Expert Working Knowledge of:
        Adobe RoboHelp for HTML authoring
        Microsoft Office Suite
        Macromedia Captivate, TechSmith Camtasia, or similar product
        any Source Control tool.
    B.A. in English or any other writing-related discipline or college diploma in Technical Writing with some university courses.
    3-5 years of experience writing end-user documentation in the software industry.

Helicopter Mechanic - Afghanistan
Employee Type: Contractor Location: Killeen, TX
Job Type: Skilled Labor - Trades
Experience: Not Specified

Join Aerotek Aviation®LLC. We specialize in placing mechanics, technicians, engineering field support and specialized personnel in the aviation industry. Our rapid growth means we are constantly seeking employees nationwide. We offer comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Aviation team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company:   Aerotek Aviation

Category:  Light Technical/Trade Jobs

Rate:  $96,000.00 to $111,000.00 per Year
Helicopter Mechanic - Afghanistan
Job Description:

Aerotek has a need to fill 200 Helicopter Mechanic and Structural Technician positions in Afghanistan and Kuwait.

Responsibilities:
- Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components.
- Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems.
- Prepare aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
- Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections.
- Performs limited maintenance operational checks and assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required.
- Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.

Requirements:
- 3 years of experience on one of the following helicopters: UH-60, CH-47, AH-64 or OH-58.
- Must be able to obtain a confidential clearance.
- Must be able to get a passport.
- Must be open to going overseas to Afghanistan or Kuwait.

These are immediate year-long contract opportunities!

First Air invites Applications for aviation scholarships

First Air becomes the newest scholarship program partner

Scholarships in Aeronautical Engineering

USA offers Aviation Scholarships in Aeronautical Engineering. You can also seek financial assistance from US educational institutions in the desired program and branch of study.

Here, you have number of options to choose from.

    Lt. Col. Charles P. Downer, Jr Memorial Scholarships for Undergraduate Students at MSU, Mississippi

Scholarship Program:  Lt. Col. Charles P. Downer, Jr Memorial Scholarships
Employer: Mississippi State University Bagley College of  Engineering
Level of study: Undergraduate
Brief Scholarship Description: Scholarships are awarded for the fall and spring semesters of each school year on the basis of satisfactory academic record, participation in technical and professional organizations, definite interest in flying, and/or anticipation of a career in aviation. Participation in Air Force ROTC is a desirable, but not mandatory, criterion. The scholarships are available to juniors and seniors only. A student who is a recipient in his or her junior year will be eligible for consideration the following year. Students are eligible to apply from the beginning of the second semester of their sophomore year. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 per year and is distributed in the amount of $500 per semester.
Scholarship Website: http://www.ae.msstate.edu/site/pages/scholarships.php

Henrey .W Shurlds Scholarship at Mississippi State University , Mississippi

Scholarship Program:  Lt. Col. Charles P. Downer, Jr Memorial Scholarships
Employer: Mississippi State University Bagley College of  Engineering
Level of study: Undergraduate
Brief Scholarship Description: Scholarships are awarded for the fall and spring semesters of each school year on the basis of satisfactory academic record, participation in technical and professional organizations, definite interest in flying, and/or anticipation of a career in aviation. Participation in Air Force ROTC is a desirable, but not mandatory, criterion. The scholarships are available to juniors and seniors only. A student who is a recipient in his or her junior year will be eligible for consideration the following year. Students are eligible to apply from the beginning of the second semester of their sophomore year. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 per year and is distributed in the amount of $500 per semester.
Scholarship Website: http://www.ae.msstate.edu/site/pages/scholarships.php

Northrop-Grumman Endowed Scholarship for Undergraduate Students at Mississippi State University, Mississippi

The Darwyn L. Ausbon, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Mississippi State University Bagley College of  Engineering

The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program for Undergraduate and Graduate Students at MSU, Mississippi 

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Jobs

 AME – Mechanical

Seeking suitably qualified and experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers – Mechanical to perform operational maintenance and assigned maintenance tasks on Chinook aircraft, ensuring that all maintenance documentation is compliant with regulations.

Trade qualifications in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, and Chinook maintenance at Independent level, are essential. Supervisor level with the experience to be authorised to Independent will be considered.

To meet necessary security requirements, applicants must be Australian citizens or eligible for citizenship.

Sikorsky offers an attractive salary, commensurate with skills and experience. For a confidential discussion, please call Tony Cotroneo on 0408 704 134 or please email tcotroneo@sikorsky.com.au

Job Summary
Townsville Bulletin
Job Code 10602492042
Category Engineering
City Townsville
State QLD
Job Type Full Time Permanent

 Aviation Scholarships in India

The Skyline Aviation Club, Mumbai scholarship schemes: The Skyline Aviation Club was established in 1987, under the name of The Indian Aviation Academy. Since inception the Club was involved in Aviation Educational Activities such as aero modeling, Aviation Awareness Programs, Private Pilot license (Hobby) Ground Training Course, Ham Radio, etc. for the benefits of students of Schools and Colleges. This aviation club provides various Scholarships for those who belong to the SC/ ST categories.

Scheme for award of Scholarship/Stipends to the SC/ST candidates for flying training up to Private Pilot's License in various Flying Clubs/Institutes in India by Director General of Civil Aviation, Government of India, New Delhi.

Total Number of Scholarship available per year: 40

Scholarship for Commercial Pilot's License Training for SC/ST students holding Private Pilot's License through Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) under Ministry Of Civil Aviation, Government of India. Every batch 3 full Scholarships are offered by IGRUA. Apart from this, those students joining IGRUA are also eligible for following Scholarships mentioned below:

    Two full scholarship by Indian Airlines: Two scholarships of Rs 4, 00,000, each given on merit-cum-means basis per batch
    Two full scholarship by Air India: Two scholarships of Rs 4, 00,000, each given on merit-cum-means basis per batch.
    Two full Scholarships to girl students by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation: Amounting to 75% of the training fees. For two women pilots on merit-cum-means to the extent of Rs 3, 00,000 each per batch.
    Scholarship by JRD Tata Trust amounting not less than 1 lakh may be available. For four students, of an amount not less than Rs 1, 00,000 on merit-cum-means basis. The JRD Tata Trust offers up to Rs 10 lakhs per year to trainees as decided by its Board of Directors.
    Scholarship / Loan for Commercial Pilot's License Training for SC/ST students (Maharashtra State) through Mahatma Phule Backward Class Development Corporation. (State Government of Maharashtra Undertaking).
    Scholarship / Loan for Commercial Pilot's License Training for SC/ST students (Gujarat State) through Ministry of Social Welfare
    Centrally sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students for Commercial Pilot's License Course. Total number of scholarship available per year is 20. With the provision for these Scholarships your dream to be a pilot is not far anymore.

Time you grab this kind of opportunities and fly high.

Top entrance exams and their eligibility criteria to get admission in engineering colleges:-

Best colleges for Aeronautical Engineering and Eligible for what entrance exams to become Aeronautical engineering after completing 12th class?

1. IIT-JEE :-

-for the admission in India Institute of technology(IIT's)
-eligibility criteria:- 50% aggregate in 12th(GEN) 45% aggregate in12th(reserved category)

2. AIEEE :-

-for all the NIT's(National Institute of technology) & few other private and Government colleges.
-eligibility criteria:- 50% aggregate in 12th(GEN)
45% aggregate in12th(reserved category)

3. BITSAT :-

-for all the BIT's colleges(Birla institute of technology)
-eligibility criteria:- 80% aggregate in 12th class

4. VIT :-

-for the VIT university, Vellore
-55% aggregate in 12th class
70% aggregate in PCM

5. COMEDK :-

-private engineering and medical colleges of Karnataka.
-50% aggregate in 12th(GEN)
45% aggregate in12th(reserved category)

6. TNPCEE(Tamil Nadu Professional Courses Entrance Examinations):-

-government/private colleges of Tamil Nadu.
-for gen category-70% aggregate in 12th class
60% aggregate in PCM
& for SC/ST-12th class pass.

7. KCET(Karnataka common entrance test):- 

-for all the government colleges in Karnataka and all the private colleges affiliated to Visveswaraiah Technological University.

-50% aggregate in PCM.
40% for SC/ST

Best Colleges for Aeronautical Engineering in South India:-

1. IIT, Chennai
2. Madras Institute of technology, Chennai
3. Hindustan institute of engineering technology, Chennai
4. Nehru College of aeronautical and applied sciences, Coimbatore
5. VSM institute of aerospace engineering and technology, Bangalore
6. Hindustan Electronics academy, Bangalore

Aviation Opportunities

Position: Maintenance / Bell Certified Helicopter Mechanics

Company: Heliqwest Fax Number: (303) 466-3522
Address: 11915 Airport Way Broomfield
Colorado80021, USA

 
Web Address: www.heliqwest.com
Company Info: We are full a service utility operator specializing in external load operations, siesmic exploration, oil and gas field support and government contracting. We also have an on demand charter operation that handles everything from real estate surveys, to executive transport, to aerial photography.
Supported Manufacturers:
Job Title: Bell Certified Helicopter Mechanics
Location: BROOMFIELD Colorado USA
Salary Range: Neg-Neg
Email: mechanics@heliqwest.com

Job Description:

HeliQwest International is currently seeking resumes for Bell 204/205 Certified Helicopter Mechanics for the USA. We are located in Denver Colorado and offer health benefits, per diems, flight pay bonuses with minimum guarantees and an extremely competitive daily rate. Contact us today to see how you can join the team!

Candidates must have:
•Bell 204/205 experience mandatory
•2 years MINIMUM field experience on Bell 205A-1
•Clean driving record
•Ability to travel outside of the USA if necessary
•Class C CDL with Hazmat

Preferred qualifications:
•Type endorsement courses (full 3 week training course) given preference
•Seasonal and full time positions available immediately
•AS350 endorsement is beneficial

Email mechanics@heliqwest.com to submit your resume. Apologize but only successful candidates will be contacted.

Remote-Controlled Car Transformer

This amazing little roadster switches from sports car to dancing robot in a few seconds and it can even walk while in robot mode. The creator of this masterpiece is that Kenji Ishida has used as many as 22 servants to move her child. What we can see in the video is the eighth "release" of this project started about 4 years ago and the creator is expecting to make more over the next year. It is, in short, amazing..

The original video was posted a couple of days ago the Japanese video-sharing site NicoNico.

via HobbyMedia

William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship

NBAA annually awards $2,500 to each of two applicants pursuing careers as maintenance technicians. One award will benefit a student who currently is enrolled in an accredited airframe and powerplant (A&P) program at an approved FAR Part 147 school. The second award will benefit an individual who currently is not enrolled but has been accepted for enrollment in an A&P program.

The scholarship is named in honor of retired NBAA staff member William M. Fanning, who was active in maintenance issues during his nearly 20-year tenure at the Association.

Awards will be made to U.S. citizens without regard to sex, race, religion or national origin. Scholarships will be awarded in the fall of 2012, and checks will be made payable to the school. Scholarship recipients must use the funds by December 31, 2013, or risk forfeit of the award.

A completed and signed application form must be accompanied by an essay, official transcript or acceptance letter, resume and letter of recommendation. See application form for details.

Completed and signed applications and required documents must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2012, to be considered for the scholarship.

For all NBAA scholarships, applicants are limited to receiving one award per person, per year. Direct all questions about this application to NBAA at (202) 783-9250 or info@nbaa.org.

Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship

Conklin & de Decker, in coordination with NBAA, established the Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship in 2007 to benefit undergraduates pursuing careers in business aviation management.

The scholarship was created to honor the memory of Al Conklin, a U.S. Air Force veteran and business aviation leader for more than 60 years. Conklin’s experience as a business aircraft salesman in the early decades of his career informed his later work in proving the economic value of aircraft to business. With Bill de Decker, he first published the Aircraft Cost Evaluator in the 1970s and later founded Conklin & de Decker, an aviation information company that provides aircraft operating cost and performance data.

NBAA and Conklin & de Decker annually award $5,000 to an undergraduate student who is officially enrolled in an aviation management program at a University Aviation Association (UAA) member school. Scholarships will be awarded for the 2012–2013 academic year, and checks will be made payable to the school. Awards will be made to U.S. citizens or permanent residents without regard to sex, race, religion or national origin. Scholarship recipients must use the funds by October 31, 2013, or risk forfeit of the award. See application form for details.

Completed and signed applications and required documents must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2012, to be considered for the scholarship.

For all NBAA scholarships, applicants are limited to receiving one award per person, per year. Direct all questions about this application to NBAA at (202) 783-9250 or info@nbaa.org.

Solar plane to make first cross-continent flight

 Bern:

 The world's largest solar-powered plane, Swiss-made Solar Impulse, will take its first-ever cross-continent flight in May or June.

The plane took its first international flight from Switzerland to Brussels May 13, 2011, and marked its second international flight to Paris in June last year.

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