Female Aviators To Boost Flying Careers With Support From Airservices

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5th May 2009, 12:20pm - Views: 970
Female Aviators to Boost Flying Careers With Support From Airservices

The dream of a career in aviation is closer for four young women with financial support from Airservices Australia.

The four pilots have won Flight Training scholarships offered in conjunction with the Australian Women Pilots' Association (AWPA).

Each winner receives $6,000 to subsidize the cost of obtaining a Private or Commercial Pilots' Licence.

The four were chosen from a large field of applicants who had a demonstrated interest in flying and were supported by their flying instructors. Applicants must be a member of AWPA, at least 18 years of age and have commenced flight training.

Airservices spokesman Rob Walker said the scholarships offered a terrific opportunity to showcase the industry and supported the sustainability of the general aviation community during a difficult time.

"We are very pleased to support the AWPA and its goals for women pilots in the future of Australian aviation. It's important we continue to promote entry paths into the industry during the current economic downturn," Mr Walker said.

"Airservices congratulates all the winners, and encourages them to pursue their Commercial Pilot's licence," he said.

Recipients of the 2009 AWPA and Airservices Flight Training Scholarships are:
* Louise Lavis, 18, Moorngag, VIC. Flight training at Gawne Aviation, Shepparton.
* Lindsey Price, 22, Aviation and Business student, Inglewood, WA. Flight training at Air Australia International, Jandakot.
* Lucienne Weber, 25, airline customer service representative, Hillcrest, SA. Flight training at University of SA Aviation Academy, Parafield.
* Samantha Saunders, 27, administration officer, Alexandria, NSW and formerly of Gumdale, QLD.

For media enquiries or to contact scholarship holders, please call 02 6257 2828 or email [email protected]

SOURCE: Airservices









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