BC
Aviation Council and Helijet International announce a new $3,500 Aviation
Training Bursary as part of the annual Silver Wings Awards
October 24th, 2016 (Vancouver, BC): The British Columbia Aviation Council
(BCAC) is pleased to announce that Helijet International has established a five-year
annual corporate award of $3500 dollars aimed at mid-career candidates. The Helijet
International Bursary Award will assist qualified candidates in completing
Helicopter IFR training and on alternate years AME Certification Training. Helijet CEO Danny Sitnam commented, “we are very
pleased to establish this bursary as a means of both supporting the industry
and assisting individuals in upgrading their skills to provide both
professional service and improved safety to our travelling public”.
The
need for well-trained aviation specialists has never been greater. The cost and complexity of modern aviation is
on the rise and we need new students entering the field as well as constant
training upgrades for current professionals to meet requirements. BCAC’s Scholarship program has strengthened
year over year, but needs to be taken to a new level to meet tomorrow’s needs. BCAC’s objective is to double the current
annual giving from approximately $20,000 annually to over $40,000 annually in
the next four years.
Heather
Bell, Chair of BCAC, in thanking Danny commented, “this is a great step in
expanding our corporate award offering and this is the first BCAC award aimed
at mid-career aviation professionals”.
BCAC manages all corporate awards and endowment funds through a separate
Finance and Audit Committee as well as a separate Awards Committee.
About
Helijet International Inc.
Based in Richmond, BC, Helijet International, a Canadian owned
company is the world’s largest helicopter airline. In addition, Helijet is the
largest air medical service provider of helicopters to the Province
of British Columbia as well as offering helicopter and turbojet air service
solutions to world-renowned sport fishing resorts and public or private energy sectors
throughout BC’s West Coast and the Pacific North West. Helijet in partnership
with its medical service provision partner, also offers turbojet medical air
service provision to clients throughout the North Americas and the Asias.
Media Contact:
Rick
Hill
VP-Marketing
and Commercial Programs
604-231-3511
About the
British Columbia Aviation Council
The
British Columbia Aviation Council, established in 1938, is a member‐driven
organization that represents and promotes the shared interests of the aviation
community. It is a charitable society established under the Society Act and
annually awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in aviation and
aerospace. Our vision is an aviation and aerospace industry that is visible,
connected and thriving.
About the BC Aviation Council’s Silver Wings Awards
The annual awards event is the highlight
of the BC Aviation Council’s activities. This year, the awards will take place
on October 26th at the Vancouver Convention Centre West between 6 p.m. and 10
p.m Tickets and sponsorship
opportunities are still available at www.bcaviationcouncil.org
Media Contact:
Candace McKibbon
Executive Director
778-846-8987
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