The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association (PNBAA) has established its first summer internship program to help attract students to business aviation careers. The local business aviation group also highlighted the awarding of $48,500 in scholarships during 2023, bringing its total awards since 2012 to more than $200,000.
FBO, charter, and maintenance provider Hillsboro Aviation is hosting the first summer intern this year at its Hillsboro Airport facility near Portland, Oregon. “This summer’s internship…will provide hands-on experience to future aviation leaders,” according to PNBAA.
The scholarships included $5,000 to Portland Community College Foundation; $5,000 to Rav Huy through the Sheffield School of Aeronautics; $2,000 to the Red-Tailed Hawks Flying Club; $5,000 to Big Bend Community College; $750 each to Shelley Fahey and Amanda Rubeck for Culinary Scholarships; and $30,000 to the PCC Foundation, which included the following individual awards: $20,000 Elevate PNW Business Aviation Scholarship to Lucas Bailey; $5,000 Career Catalyst Scholarship to Aeron Dunn; and $5,000 Career Catalyst Scholarship to Eli Jordan.
“These scholarships represent our commitment to fostering talent and supporting educational pursuits of the next generation within the Pacific Northwest,” said PNBAA director Nick Lietzow. “We are proud to invest in the future of aviation, empowering individuals to pursue their dreams and make significant contributions to their respective fields.”