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Aircraft Electronics Association Awards $100,000 in Scholarships

Avionics upgrades have continued throughout 2020, proving the resilience of the sector in terms of aviation career paths. Julie Boatman
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Key Takeaways:

  • Aviation careers in aircraft electronics, spanning roles from engineering to avionics installation and maintenance, present a viable alternative or complement to traditional piloting.
  • The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) provides substantial financial aid through scholarships, recently awarding $100,000 for 2020-2021 and opening applications for 2021-2022 awards ranging from $1,000 to $35,000 for students and current industry employees.
  • AEA also hosts in-person networking events, such as the Central Connect Conference, optimized for current health restrictions.
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Those interested in pursuing a career in aviation outside of being a pilot—or as a complementary track to widen their skill set and employability—may want to consider one in the aircraft electronics field. With a range of potential jobs in the offering, from engineering to avionics installation and maintenance, there may be something worth investing in training for. The Aircraft Electronics Association has offered a total of $1.5 million in scholarships to students seeking employment across the industry as well as for those already employed by AEA member companies seeking to level up.

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