Choose Aerospace Scholarship and Award Opportunities
$2,500 Scholarship (2 student awards)
Scholarship totaling $2,500 available to an aviation maintenance technical program student, awarded thanks to the generous contributions of founding steering committee members. |
A&P Textbook and eBook Set (1 student award)
This textbook Bundle (valued at $479.50) includes both the print and digital versions of all four volumes of the Dale Crane AMT Series (General, Airframe Systems, Airframe Structures, and Powerplant), all of the FAA AMT Handbooks for General, Airframe Volume 1, Airframe Volume 2, and Powerplant Volumes 1 and 2, the FAA AC 43.13-1B and -2B, and an ASA 2021 FAR for Aviation Maintenance Technicians. |
Aviation Maintenance Training System (1 FAA-certificated part 147 school award)
The training system includes a Model 130ST Trainer, a Model 1438G Fundamentals of Aviation Maintenance Technology Program, a Model 1438P Aircraft Electrical Programs with experiment card set, and a Basic ten (10) Student Software License that includes a learning management system and student monitoring system. The award includes a one-year software support warranty and a 5-year hardware warranty. The value of this award is $13,385.00. |
Aviation Apprentice Tool Set (1 student award)
This six-drawer roll cabinet (valued at $5,340) is 9,568 cubic inches and includes 144 tools, foam tool control design, customized drawer design, and room for expansion. |
Intermediate Aviation Tool Set (1 student award)
This tool set (valued at $6,150) includes 263-piece tool set and 8-drawer tool box. Four drawers with tools, foam shadowed and laser etched, and four drawers empty for expansion. A lifetime warranty is included. The tool set will be shipped to the award recipient in May 2022. |
Dale Hurst Memorial Scholarship (1 instructor award)
The scholarship provides transportation and per diem funds, up to $1,500, for an AMT instructor to attend a one- to three-day airline manufacturer, vendor, or other industry aviation maintenance workshop, seminar, or training course. Travel funds approved prior to the course are paid following receipt of actual travel expense documentation, successful completion documentation from the course provider, and a brief report about the training that can be published by Avotek and/or Choose Aerospace. |
Aviation Maintenance Technician Series Textbooks (5 student awards)
These textbook sets, valued at $585 each, includes Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Structural Maintenance, Aircraft System Maintenance, and Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance and their corresponding student workbooks. |
Avionics Textbook Set (5 student awards)
These textbook sets, valued at $345 each, includes Fundamentals of Aircraft Electronics, Beyond the AET, Instruments and Auxiliary Systems, and Systems and Troubleshooting, their corresponding student workbooks, and a tote bag. |
A&P Textbook Set (3 student awards)
Each of these textbook sets are valued at $312.95 per set. The textbook set includes 8083-ATB Textbooks, 8083-ATB Test Guides, AC-43.13, and FARS. The student recipient has the option of receiving these items in print or ebook format. |
EASA Part 66 B1.1 Airplane/Turbine Study Set (2 student awards)
Each set is valued at $525 and contains the 13 required study modules for B1.1 international licensing, including mathematics, physics, electrical, electronics, digital systems, hardware, maintenance practices, aerodynamics, human factors, legislation, airframe systems, turbine engines, and propellers. The student recipient has the option of receiving these items in print or ebook format. |
EASA Part 66 B2 Avionics Study Set (2 student awards)
Each set is valued at $495 and contains the 12 required study modules for B2 international avionics licensing, including mathematics, physics, electrical, electronics, digital systems, hardware, maintenance practices, aerodynamics, human factors, legislation, airframe/avionics systems, and propulsion systems. The student recipient has the option of receiving these items in print or eBook format. |
ASTM/NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician Certification Exam (1 student award)
One recipient will receive test fees for the NCATT AET exam and one endorsement exam (Dependent Navigation Systems (DNS), Radio Communication Systems (RCS), Autonomous Navigation Systems (ANS), or Onboard Communication and Safety Systems (OCS)). The total award value is $310. There are no prerequisites for these exams and as an added bonus, successful completion of both meets FAA training requirements for a repairman's license (AET plus one). |
CertTEC Basic Composites Certification Exam (1 student award)
One recipient will receive test fees for the Basic Composites Certification Exam. The award value is $400. |
CertTEC Aviation Structures Certification (1 student award)
One recipient will receive test fees for the Aviation Structures Certification Exam. The award value is $400. |
Jim and Alice Rice FAA Test Fees Grant Award (2 student awards)
Each award provides the recipient with two (2) vouchers, the number from which are needed to register and pay for two FAA written tests required for AMT certifications (i.e., General AMG, Airframe AMA, and/or Powerplant AMP). Vouchers are good for one year from date of issuance. Value of each award is $350. |
Scholarships are presented by Choose Aerospace, in collaboration with the Aviation Technician Education Council and our generous donors. Interested in contributing to aviation maintenance scholarships and awards? Click here.
Applicants must be an aviation maintenance school, student, or instructor. School membership in the Aviation Technician Education Council is not required, but will be a consideration for the review committee when selecting award recipients. (Confirm membership here.)
New extended deadline to apply is February 15, 2022.
Applicants must be an aviation maintenance school, student, or instructor. School membership in the Aviation Technician Education Council is not required, but will be a consideration for the review committee when selecting award recipients. (Confirm membership here.)
New extended deadline to apply is February 15, 2022.