PAMA Announces 2023 scholarship recipients

On April 20, PAMA recognized its 2023 scholarship award recipients during the award ceremony at the Aerospace Maintenance Competition in Atlanta.

The award recipients are as follows:

• Brian Cleveland is currently a 4.0 student at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Houston. As an older student, on top of pursuing his A&P license, Brian is a father and an unlicensed mechanic for Mesa Airlines. His letters of recommendation highlight his determination, eagerness to learn, and willingness to lend a helping hand to other students in need. Once he obtains his license, Brian hopes to become proficient in repairing a variety of aircraft and possibly open his own consulting business one day. Brian is the recipient of a $1,500 scholarship, courtesy of JSfirm.com.
• Lei Huot is currently in pursuit of her A&P certification at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, inspired by her grandfather who was a mechanic in the United States Air Force. In addition to being a student, Lei has already clocked in over 150 apprenticeship hours with Eagle Aircraft Maintenance. In her letters of recommendation, the owner of Eagle Aircraft Maintenance speaks of her dedication, character, and calls her an asset to their team. Lei is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship, courtesy of the Jack D. Prewitt Memorial Scholarship, provided by PistonPower™ by AEPC™.
• Christopher Drewel is a student at the State Technical College of Missouri. At a young age, Christopher was introduced to aviation after his first flight in a Cessna 172. In addition to pursuing his A&P license, he is also a student pilot at Osage Aviation and an active member in several aviation related organizations. His letters of recommendation call him “impressive” and “always dependable”, as well as highlighting his integrity. Christopher is the recipient of  a $1,000 scholarship, courtesy of the Jack D. Prewitt Memorial Scholarship, provided by PistonPower™ by AEPC™.
• Joel Mink is a student at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. He has already obtained his Private Pilot License and is now in pursuit of his A&P Certification. In addition to being a student, he is currently employed as a ground support equipment maintenance assistant at Trego-Dugan Aviation. Joel’s letters of recommendation highlight his work ethic and fervent determination. Joel is the recipient of a $1,500 Glenn McCauley Aviation Technician Award provided by the Ohio Aircraft Technicians Society.

Congratulations to all our award recipients. Visit the scholarship page for more information on the application deadline for 2024, and to contribute to the PAMA scholarship fund.