BC Aviation Council and Harbour Air Seaplanes Announce Advanced Seaplane Pilot Training Award for Annual Silver Wings Awards
‘An aviation and
aerospace industry that is visible, connected and thriving’
March
15th, 2017 (Vancouver, BC): The
British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) is pleased to announce that Harbour
Air Seaplanes has established a two-year annual sponsorship for advanced
seaplane training aimed at entry level commercial pilots.
The award will be presented annually to
a deserving British Columbia pilot who has completed a minimum of 150 hours of
flight training toward a Commercial Pilot Licence or has completed a Commercial
Pilot Licence and is committed to pursuing a career as a commercial seaplane
pilot.
The award will offer approximately 50
hours of advance seaplane training leading to the endorsement and
qualifications required to become a commercial seaplane pilot. The flight
training for this scholarship (valued at approximately $30,000 dollars) will be
provided and financed by Harbour Air Seaplanes through their International
Seaplane Training School.
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 to enter the field as well as invest in
constant training upgrades for current professionals to meet requirements.
BCAC’s Scholarship program has strengthened year over year and this specialized
training scholarship established by Harbour Air is a leading example
of the BC Aviation Industry’s commitment to advanced
training and safety.
Heather Bell, Chair of BCAC, thanked
Harbour Air for the investment in future pilots. “This is a great step in
expanding our corporate award offering and this is the first BCAC award aimed at
seaplane professionals, said Bell.
Harbour Air Seaplanes is pleased to
invest in the future of pilots and praised BCAC for managing such corporate
awards and endowment funds through its Finance and Audit Committee, as
well as
its Awards Committee. “We all need to work together to ensure we have
the qualified aviation personnel for the industry’s future.”
About Harbour Air Seaplanes
About the British Columbia Aviation Council
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About the British Columbia Aviation Council
Media Contact
Founded more than three decades ago by current CEO
Greg McDougall, Harbour Air is North America’s largest seaplane airline, flying
more than 425,000 passengers annually. It has become an important addition to
the Lower Mainland’s transportation infrastructure and is a major contributor
to B.C.’s tourism industry. The airline’s model is now being exported to other
markets, including China, through Harbour Air International Consulting.
Media Contact:
Eric Scott
Vice President, Flight Operations and Safety (T)
604.233.3533 (M) 604.626.8336
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.
Candace McKibbon Executive Director 778-846-8987
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